Just so I'm clear, does this meant that decoding Dolby TruHD, whether in the player or the AVR will yield the same result in terms of the ones and zeros? But once you get into hardware quality, such as D/A converters, and post processing, the digital signal will vary depending on those factors?
I'm still debating on upgrading my Denon 3805 rather than continuing to use the 7.1 inputs and have the Samsung 2500 decode the signal...
Funny, I'm looking at that too but it seems a little steep at $2000, considering it's pretty close with the Denon 3808 ($1000 on amazon), minus the DSX or Anchor Bay upscaler. However, the 4308 can be had right now for around $1600 (add $100 for the Audassy EQ and Dynamic Volume upgrade so really $1700 but I expect that price to drop a couple hunderd more once the 4310 really hits the market), and has some extra beef in the amplifier and AL24 on all channels than the 4310 (AL24 on front L&R only) Let us know what you go with, I have yet to see a review for the 4310, but if it's as future proof as it looks I could see going with it over the 3808 or 4308.
I just picked up a 4310 from Magnolia at Bestbuy for $1750 I didn't have a hard time getting them to offer me that price. So far I have been VERY impressed with the unit. It was a bit more then I wanted to spend especially considering I was looking at a 3808 as well. The Multi EQ XT does a great job. I am currently 5.1 but I think I am going to fill in the front heights and use PL IIz since I don't have space behind the viewing area for a 7.1
I would recommend that you keep your existing 3805 and invest in a better blu ray player. I have several denon receivers and have found that it's always not the best to change receivers just because there are new codecs etc.
I would recommend the pioneer bdp51d or the 05d or the elite series in that range. Their onboard decoding capabilities are second to none. You can use your existing analog inputs on the receiver. I also find that the Wolfson DAC also does a very respectable job for playing audio cd's as well - in fact, i would go far enough to say that these players do a job at par with the $1500 plus range of cd players. Bass management is possible as well.
The video processing in most receivers is a little behind. I for instance didn't really care too much about that since all of my content will coming in at 720 or 1080 already.. However, the room correction stuff such as Muti EQ XT is a sizable step up from even the regular Mutli EQ. All off the Audacity stuff is also a big help.
Does anyone know of any great (sub $400-500) Blu-ray players that allow you to balance the speakers, base management, and set distance? If so, I could see buying one of these in lieu of purchasing a new receiver... But spending more than $500 bucks makes me think that a receiver would offer me more value than my 3805...
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Steven,
Just so I'm clear, does this meant that decoding Dolby TruHD, whether in the player or the AVR will yield the same result in terms of the ones and zeros? But once you get into hardware quality, such as D/A converters, and post processing, the digital signal will vary depending on those factors?
I'm still debating on upgrading my Denon 3805 rather than continuing to use the 7.1 inputs and have the Samsung 2500 decode the signal...
Thanks Dude
Sounds like you nailed it on the head to me. Just by chance, I'm looking at a Denon receiver as well -- that 4310 is calling me...
Funny, I'm looking at that too but it seems a little steep at $2000, considering it's pretty close with the Denon 3808 ($1000 on amazon), minus the DSX or Anchor Bay upscaler. However, the 4308 can be had right now for around $1600 (add $100 for the Audassy EQ and Dynamic Volume upgrade so really $1700 but I expect that price to drop a couple hunderd more once the 4310 really hits the market), and has some extra beef in the amplifier and AL24 on all channels than the 4310 (AL24 on front L&R only) Let us know what you go with, I have yet to see a review for the 4310, but if it's as future proof as it looks I could see going with it over the 3808 or 4308.
Steven Kim,
I just picked up a 4310 from Magnolia at Bestbuy for $1750 I didn't have a hard time getting them to offer me that price. So far I have been VERY impressed with the unit. It was a bit more then I wanted to spend especially considering I was looking at a 3808 as well. The Multi EQ XT does a great job. I am currently 5.1 but I think I am going to fill in the front heights and use PL IIz since I don't have space behind the viewing area for a 7.1
Justin,
I would recommend that you keep your existing 3805 and invest in a better blu ray player. I have several denon receivers and have found that it's always not the best to change receivers just because there are new codecs etc.
I would recommend the pioneer bdp51d or the 05d or the elite series in that range. Their onboard decoding capabilities are second to none. You can use your existing analog inputs on the receiver. I also find that the Wolfson DAC also does a very respectable job for playing audio cd's as well - in fact, i would go far enough to say that these players do a job at par with the $1500 plus range of cd players. Bass management is possible as well.
All the best.
Sub,
The video processing in most receivers is a little behind. I for instance didn't really care too much about that since all of my content will coming in at 720 or 1080 already.. However, the room correction stuff such as Muti EQ XT is a sizable step up from even the regular Mutli EQ. All off the Audacity stuff is also a big help.
Does anyone know of any great (sub $400-500) Blu-ray players that allow you to balance the speakers, base management, and set distance? If so, I could see buying one of these in lieu of purchasing a new receiver... But spending more than $500 bucks makes me think that a receiver would offer me more value than my 3805...
Thanks!