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Old 03-05-2008, 01:18 PM   #12 of 13
Michael Reuben
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Re: DTS? Core? HD-MA? huh??


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Originally Posted by chuckg
I want to make certain that when I have the spare cash (come on, tax rebate!) that I get a Blu player that will decode the latest and greatest, and send it out through analog connections.
I'm not up to date on the very latest hardware releases, but the big problem with BR players to date has been DTS-HD MA. Most (if not all) of the BR players available right now cannot decode that format internally and end up giving you the basic DTS core. This is primarily an issue with titles from Fox.

Since you're waiting, this is something to keep an eye on as future players are announced. If you were looking to buy right now, I wouldn't let it dissuade you, as there are many BR titles with truly excellent 5.1 PCM soundtracks.

M.



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