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Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - davemchine - 01-02-2014
Could you use an HDMI model and add a HDMI to composite adapter? They are very inexpensive. I think this is the one I use,
http://tinyurl.com/mcbdttx
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - Joey Cupcakes - 01-02-2014
davemchine wrote:
Could you use an HDMI model and add a HDMI to composite adapter? They are very inexpensive. I think this is the one I use,
http://tinyurl.com/mcbdttx
Sure, that is an option.
In that case, just looking for a reasonably priced smart Blu-Ray with optical out for the audio.
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - davemchine - 01-02-2014
I'm afraid I don't know anything about blue ray players but I am very curious about the 5.1 audio discs you are using and the stereo equipment you are using. It must be a very high end system I assume.
My own system is very modest but adequate for me. I have a two channel system as I want to keep things simple. Accuphase vintage amplifier and magnepan speakers.
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - space-time - 01-02-2014
nice splippers
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - Joey Cupcakes - 01-02-2014
davemchine wrote:
I'm afraid I don't know anything about blue ray players but I am very curious about the 5.1 audio discs you are using and the stereo equipment you are using. It must be a very high end system I assume.
My own system is very modest but adequate for me. I have a two channel system as I want to keep things simple. Accuphase vintage amplifier and magnepan speakers.
Looks nice. Always been a fan of Magnapans.
My system isn't audiophile really- ironic I suppose, since I make my living as a mastering engineer.
I am looking to be able to enjoy the recent slew of 5.1 remixes and special additions only available on blu-ray of some classic album remixes by Steve Wilson, notably Yes' CLOSE TO THE EDGE, XTC's NONESUCH, Jethro Tull's BENEFIT and others.
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - timg - 01-02-2014
I've got a Samsung BD-D5700 bluray player hooked to my 14 year old Sony.
I think it does what you want, but I don't know if you can still buy them.
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - Joey Cupcakes - 01-02-2014
Does it have an optical audio (light pipe) out?
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - space-time - 01-02-2014
Joey Cupcakes wrote:
Does it have an optical audio (light pipe) out?
I believe that is called TOSLINK
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - Joey Cupcakes - 01-02-2014
That is the one! Thanks!
Re: Looking for "backwards compatible" smart Blu-Ray player - Schpark - 01-02-2014
I have an older Panasonic (DMP-BD60) that has a video out (yellow RCA) and optical audio out.