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Old 23-12-2009, 01:57
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I'm clueless about these things so simple answers please!!! What are "coaxial out" "optical out" and "multichannel out"? Some bluray players have all 3 some 2 and some just 1. How important are any of these specs, thanks.
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Old 23-12-2009, 07:42
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Optical & Coaxial are digital sound outputs for use mainly with Dolby Digital & DTS into an older amplifier which does not have HDMI inputs. Due to restricted bandwidth these are unable to carry the later HD sound formats (Dolby True HD & DTS HD Master).

The analogue 5.1 outs are again for older Amps. without HDMI that have 5.1 inputs, this allows the HD sound formats processed in the BD player to be output in analogue for amplification

Put simply if you have a modern Amp. with HDMI input just but a run of the mill BD player something like a Sony 360 will give superb rersults.
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Old 23-12-2009, 09:09
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Optical & Coaxial are digital sound outputs for use mainly with Dolby Digital & DTS into an older amplifier which does not have HDMI inputs. Due to restricted bandwidth these are unable to carry the later HD sound formats (Dolby True HD & DTS HD Master).

The analogue 5.1 outs are again for older Amps. without HDMI that have 5.1 inputs, this allows the HD sound formats processed in the BD player to be output in analogue for amplification

Put simply if you have a modern Amp. with HDMI input just but a run of the mill BD player something like a Sony 360 will give superb rersults.
.....providing the amp allows the audio to be passed through HDMI - not all amps equipped with HDMI pass the audio this way, like the Sony STRDH500 for example, they just switch the video, then there may be no other option but to connect via optical/coaxial.

......and yes, the results can be superb.
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Old 23-12-2009, 14:38
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Thanks for the replies. If it helps I haven't bought anything yet. I've chosen a tv (samsung UE40B7020) which will leave me a maximum £1500 to spend on a bluray player, amp (is this also called a receiver?) speakers, stand and cables. Any recommendations? I don't have sky but may do in the future.
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Old 23-12-2009, 14:50
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... amp (is this also called a receiver?)...
A receiver is an amp with a built in radio tuner.
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Old 23-12-2009, 15:23
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Thanks for the replies. If it helps I haven't bought anything yet. I've chosen a tv (samsung UE40B7020) which will leave me a maximum £1500 to spend on a bluray player, amp (is this also called a receiver?) speakers, stand and cables. Any recommendations? I don't have sky but may do in the future.
An Onkyo 607 is a pretty decent sounding receiver @ circa £400, Blu ray; I would highly recommend the Sony S360 or Panasonic BD60, you really do not need to spend more. Speakers are down to your own choice i.e lifestyle or large speakers & of course the sound you like (Try Richersounds)

As for the TV; you could do an awful lot better for the money, LED backlit are what the sheds push as they make most money on them & they do look great in brightly lit stores but it's different when you get them home. Due to the way they work you loose a lot of shaddow detail etc. Backlight bleed is also often a problem too. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not against LCD sets as such you could simply get a far superior set for your money in a Panasonic Plasma G10 or V10 (better option)
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Old 23-12-2009, 20:01
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There is a Richersounds near me, do they give good advice in general or are they like normal electrical retailers.
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Old 24-12-2009, 08:56
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There is a Richersounds near me, do they give good advice in general or are they like normal electrical retailers.
I think the vast majority of RS stores/staff offer excellent advice & good prices. There are of course exceptions as in any walk of life, however I have always found them to be good & their customer service excellent if you run into a problem. Dealers understandably do not tend to like them & often try to imply they use grey imports & graded items etc. due to their agressive pricing but from my experience this is not the case. Sometimes they sell open box items at reduced cost, however if this is not stated the goods will be new & UK sourced.
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Old 24-12-2009, 17:43
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There is a Richersounds near me, do they give good advice in general or are they like normal electrical retailers.
Richersounds are brilliant.

If you're anywhere near Leicester, I can whole-heartedly recommend the team there. They are all enthusiasts. We were pleased with Mark who is building his own cinema room in his cellar. He talked with enthusiasm about what we were thinking of buying and respected our knowledge.

As a result we bought an Onkyo 876 receiver and a Denon 1800 Blu-ray player to team with our 50in Pioneer Kuro plasma.

Avoid Dixons and Curry's as their sales people usually talk a load of balls and simply try and sell the customer the most expensive piece of kit.

I only go in there if I'm bored and fancy watching a salesperson talk a load of twaddle.

Go for it.
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