AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm getting a Playstation S3 shortly and it has Dolby True HD built in but don't I need it on the receiver as well if I want the very best audio possible from Blueray discs? Firstly, it's Blu Ray, not BlueRay Secondly, my understanding is that you can let the HD DVD/Blu Ray player do the decoding for you and send the uncompressed PCM signal to the amp. Now, the PS3 does not currently support decoding Dolby True HD, but will apparently do so in a firmware update that should be coming shortly (hopefully the one coinciding with the Australian launch in a weeks time). So, as long as your player can do the decoding, you will be fine with the 2700. Andrew. edit: my info was not quite right, have a read of this thread on avsforums * For all Dolby True HD discs, the PS3 will decode it (5.1 - 7.1) and send it to your receiver as PCM.* For all DTS Master Audio discs, as of now, no decoder exists, therefore, you can use Optical or HDMI to listen to the core track at still a strong 1.5mbps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50mxe20 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Ive been tellling you guys this or months! Setting the current standard it would seem. I love this comment: "A bit overwhelming to setup " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Setting the current standard it would seem. I love this comment: "A bit overwhelming to setup " come on, the manual is only 176 pages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50mxe20 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 come on, the manual is only 176 pages I like love a good manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 I like love a good manual. I've read it through a couple of times now btw, some more info on the HD audio formats http://blogs.ign.com/chubigans/2006/12/29/41597/ Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quijibo Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm interested in this amp at the right price. My only concern is that when the serious HDMI 1.3 capable amps actually come out this amp will suffer a massive price drop anyway, but I guess that is a year away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm interested in this amp at the right price.My only concern is that when the serious HDMI 1.3 capable amps actually come out this amp will suffer a massive price drop anyway, but I guess that is a year away. speculation is that the 1.3 amps will be out around December. I guess like all things HT, if you keep waiting for the "next best thing" then you'll never actually buy anything I don't really see the need for hdmi 1.3, to be honest. Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50mxe20 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 speculation is that the 1.3 amps will be out around December.I guess like all things HT, if you keep waiting for the "next best thing" then you'll never actually buy anything I don't really see the need for hdmi 1.3, to be honest. I'd love to have an HDMI capable amp instead of my old clunker (3805). However, until this issue (see below) is resolved I think I'll wait and see a bit.To enjoy the full benefit ofthis disc, you must play this on a HD-DVD plaeyr player in addition to a DTS-HD Master Audio capable A/V receiver or preamp. from Dts-hd Master Audio Demo Hd-dvd Disc Unless, of course, the GB is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Unless, of course, the GB is outstanding. I think it is Listen up guys, I have secured what I believe to be a fantastic deal through a local retailer. I am not going to publish the details, if you are interested please send me a PM. I want my toys now so I want to try and wrap this up as quickly as possible. For those already on the list, I am sending you a PM right now with the details. Cheers, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'd love to have an HDMI capable amp instead of my old clunker (3805). However, until this issue (see below) is resolved I think I'll wait and see a bit. Lyle, what HD source are you using ? The PS3 will supposedly be able to decode DTS-HD MA to LPCM after the March firmware upgrade. However, I don't believe any of the current HD DVD players can do this Cheers, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesty Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Lyle, what HD source are you using ?The PS3 will be able to decode DTS-HD MA to LPCM after the March firmware upgrade. However, I don't believe any of the current HD DVD players can do this Cheers, Andrew. Do we know if this March firmware upgrade is confirmed or is it speculation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Do we know if this March firmware upgrade is confirmed or is it speculation? Speculation. I've added "supposedly" to my post. Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizu Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 registering interest in group buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 registering interest in group buy PM Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I am also registering my interest on the group buy. Are you able to confirm if the 2700 will pass through 576i as i have found that the 2600 with conversion set to "off", component i/p set to "off" my 576i input on component gets deinterlaced to 576p on HDMI output. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I am also registering my interest on the group buy.Are you able to confirm if the 2700 will pass through 576i as i have found that the 2600 with conversion set to "off", component i/p set to "off" my 576i input on component gets deinterlaced to 576p on HDMI output. Andrew is organising the group buy but hes not making money out of it, so you cant expect him to be finding all this info out for you. But as I have a 2700, it acts the same in this regard as the 2600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Andrew is organising the group buy but hes not making money out of it And boy, its taking more effort than I ever thought it would, would of thought so many people would be interested ? Thanks for the help Mark, I doubt I would have been able to answer that one anyway. Elmo, check your PM for details on the GB. Andrew. OK, I've finished going through and sending the details to everyone who has requested them. Please let me know if I missed you somehow. Now the good news. So far, I have 4 confirmed "orders" (mine included), so we only need one more person and the deal is definitely on. At this point, I will be looking at closing the deal on Sunday night, so get in quick if you are interested. Cheers, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preemo Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 PM sent to register my interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 PM sent to register my interest PM Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brendo_74 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Andrew, I'm interested in your group buy for the Yamaha 2700. I have only just joined this forum and can not seem to send you a PM. Any chance you could let me know about your deal and what is required to undertake. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Andrew, I'm interested in your group buy for the Yamaha 2700. Interest noted. if you can give me an email address I'll send you the information. Cheers, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brendo_74 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Thanks Andrew, Email: brendo74@gmail.com Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Thanks Andrew,Email: brendo74@gmail.com Brendan Brendan, I have sent you an email, it's coming from a hotmail address so you may need to check your spam filter. Cheers, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 UPDATE: I now well and truly have the 5 orders needed for the group buy to go ahead. So if you are keen please let me know as I will probably close this off on Sunday. I'm not sure if the deal will still be available after this point. This is not a marketing ploy, I have nothing to gain by getting more people in on the deal, I'd just hate for you to miss out. Cheers, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Brendan, I have replied to your email. btw, we now have 5 "definitelys" and 4 "very likelies" so it is looking very good. Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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