Which Toshiba HD

dholmes
dholmes Posts: 1,136
edited December 2006 in Electronics
Which Toshiba HD player would you get, the new a-2 for 500.00 or the 1st one the 1x-a which was 800 but can bought for around 500.00. thanks
My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • gonzalr
    gonzalr Posts: 92
    edited December 2006
    It depends coz HD-XA1 and HD-A2 only output 1080i.

    HD-XA1 has 5.1 analog output while HD-A2 does not have. The only way you can listen on Dolby TrueHD on HD-A2 is if your receiver has HDMI output and HD-A2 has only Toslink while HD-XA2 has Toslink/Digital Coax connection.

    In HD-XA1 you can listen on Dolby TrueHD either HDMI thru receiver or 5.1 analog output.

    In my opinion you have more options on HD-XA1 than HD-A2 audio wise. Anyway the processor for both player is the same but HD-XA1 had better built and look.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    Are you planning to get HDMI 1.3 receiver? Is HD sound also in your wishlist?

    No & Yes, get the XA1 as A2 doesn't offer analog outputs IIRC. Other options, maybe the A2 depending on how they have fixed the loading times etc.

    I currently have both A1 and XA1 but I haven't had much time on the XA1 to see if there is anything wortwhile over the A1 other than the remote and looks.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited December 2006
    I thought this question looked familiar :)http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46698

    Go with the XA1. I don't think there will be anything gained by spending several hundred more dollars.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    Thanks everyone, Im old & sometimes I ask the same questions.
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    What downloads does the HD-xa1 need? I can get one from abt for 489.00 delivered. I dont have a 1080p projector, its 1080i so I dont need a player with 1080p, correct?? thanks
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    I think the latest firmware download is 2.0. It has ethernet port so you can download straight from the player if you hook it up to internet.

    Even with 1080p display you don't need 1080p player, 1080i is just as good.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    Thanks, what does the firmware improve on the player?
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    Well I went & ordered the HD-xa1 from ABT! I hope I have fun with it, dont I get a couple of free movies?
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    dholmes wrote:
    Thanks, what does the firmware improve on the player?
    Freeze-ups, audio outputs etc. I haven't closely looked at them what they have but notice that the performance is a little better, no freeze-ups unless the disc is scratched up.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    Thanks, Im not a computer expert, is it easy to upgrade?
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited December 2006
    In addition to what Sami said


    The upgrade allows HD DVD titles like King Kong and Troy to play, the original firmware generally claims 'disc error' or it gets to the main title and freezes up... The firmware is process is pretty standard ip stuff via the internet, but if you're not that kind of guy, you can call toshiba directly and they'll ask you a few basic questions, then they'll send you out an upgrade disc that you can do on your own.



    http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/hddvd/

    then click on support, then go to firmware upgrade 2.0 on the left... it'll tell ya everything you need.
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  • gonzalr
    gonzalr Posts: 92
    edited December 2006
    please go to this website http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/hddvd/data/pdf/Toshiba_Online_Rebate_R08.pdf and download a copy of the pdf file.

    Fill up the form ad sent it to address specified from it. Your allowed to have 3 HD-DVD movies for free.

    With regards to firmware upgrade, it's easy, straight forward plus there is instruction from the discs that Toshiba will send to you.
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