Comparing the HD-A1 and HD-A2 ...(pics) (1 Viewer)

[tknapp]

Wow, glad I checked cause I almost pulled the trigger on an a2. That renders my Kenwood useless with this unit. ug. So what second Gen Toshiba model supports 5.1 over analog? Thank for the heads up.

Tim

 

[Cees Alons]

In the "XA2 Update" thread, Robert Zohn says that the Toshiba HD-XA2 does have 5.1ch analogs out. So unless I'm totally mistaken, you could use that one.


Cees

 

[Clinton McClure]

Correct Cees, the XA2 does indeed have 5.1 analog outputs. The retail is (I think) around $1000.

 

[Fernalfer]

Using the A-1 can you get True-HD thru the 5.1 analog inputs or over HDMI?

 

[Cees Alons]

Brian,

Yes.


Cees

 

[tknapp]

1000.00!!!!!! Ouch. 500.00 was my cap. Guess i'll have to sit it out a touch longer. Can't wait to see if it improves my projector setup on a 7ft wide screen.

Tim

 

[Cees Alons]

Tim,

Send a PM to Robert Zohn, to find out what his price for our members is. (Might be interesting to you - or not. I really don't know.)


Cees

 

[tknapp]

Ok. I'm new here, so how do I contact him? Thanks Cees.
Tim

 

[tknapp]

Ok, I sent him an email Cees.

Tim

 

[Cees Alons]

Tim,

That would do it. The other way to contact him would be through a Private Message ("PM": look in the header of the page at the right), because he's a member here.


Cees

 

[Steven Simon]

Im getting PCM decoded on my HDMI thru Pioneer Elite 84txsi Reciever...

 

[JuanNarvaez]

I'm going to jump in. If I get an HDA2, can I connect the player to the TV with HDMI and for the sound I can go optical to the receiver? Or if the analog if really needed?

 

[Steve Schaffer]

Yes, you can go optical to your receiver for the sound. The player will output Dolby Digital + as high bitrate DTS.

 

[unotis]

Correct, but you can purchase the XA2 for less than $800 now through Amazon, I believe.

And the XA1 for less than $400 and it also has 5.1 analog output.

 

[LUKassZ32]

Ok so the A2 is thinner and smaller than the A1 but maybe that new compact case comes with some disadvantages! Read this http://www.highdefforum.com/showpost...05&postcount=1
I posted it in another thread and would like to know if this guy knows what he is talking about? He seems like he knows his stuff pretty well and he may be on to something. Audio wise, assuming you don't have HDMI switching in your receiver, maybe the A1 is a better choice than the A2 or even XA2? Perhaps the A1 is a boat for a reason? Any thoughts?