The ultimate dvd player is up for preorder

Lsi9

Im usually the first on the block with most things but I didnt want to get too burned by buying a 1st gen HD/BR DVD player, so now the dual format Samsung BD-Up5000 is up for preorder and Im ready to take the plunge...this player does it all including built in advanced audio format decoders, so just hook up RCA outs to your pre-amp ins and you are in business! releases in Dec.




I preordered at ABT for 799, dont pay the full 999 MSRP.
I think Amazon has it up for preorder too.

polkatese

is there any credible review on this player, yet? I am planning of getting one, but taking a wait and see until I can test drive one.

hockeyboy

My guess is that the price will drop to $599 two months after release, but that bad boy sure is tempting.

hockeyboy

Oh yah. Here is a review:

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/grope/hands+on-samsungs-bd+up5000-hybrid-hd-dvd-and-blu+ray-player-verdict-so-far-the-best-282569.php

billbillw

Too soon. I'm sitting out for at least another year. Hopefully by the end of next year someone like Denon will be selling a true universal BluRay/HDDVD/SACD/DVD player that will be in the same price range, but much better built and have better sound quality.

bigaudiofanatic

Nice bypassing the pre amp sweet

Lsi9

billbillw wrote: »

Too soon. I'm sitting out for at least another year. Hopefully by the end of next year someone like Denon will be selling a true universal BluRay/HDDVD/SACD/DVD player that will be in the same price range, but much better built and have better sound quality.

I can understand that...but for people like me who are not into multi-audio formats this is a clear cut choice, besides I think HD DVD Audio discs are making their debut soon, I wonder how they will stack up vs. the older multi audio formats.

woofiepaws

I'm getting whatever plays LOTR in Dolby HD. Sent to a screen built about the same time.

That way I can buy better 2 channel toys now.:D

F1nut

besides I think HD DVD Audio discs are making their debut soon

They've (DVD-A) already come and gone or do you mean that they are going to try that BS again!?!

Lsi9

Im sure I read HD-DVD Multichannel audio discs, not DVD-A or SACD

F1nut

Do you have a link?

WilliamM2

A plastic faced Samsung is the ultimate? I wish some of the other manufacturers with a little beter build quality would jump into high def players. Until then, I'm holding off.

bobman1235

Lsi9 wrote: »

Im sure I read HD-DVD Multichannel audio discs, not DVD-A or SACD

This seems completely unnecessary - there's only so much space audio data can fill up, I just don't think you need the storage that HD-DVD /Blu-Ray provides. A single-layer standard DVD will probably hold a full album's worth of nearly lossless multichannel music.

I'm sure someone can point to actual numbers, I'm just kind of guessing here, but it just seems to be ridiculous to think one album could go over 5GB and need 30.

Early B.

bobman1235 wrote: »

This seems completely unnecessary - there's only so much space audio data can fill up, I just don't think you need the storage that HD-DVD /Blu-Ray provides. A single-layer standard DVD will probably hold a full album's worth of nearly lossless multichannel music.

I'm sure someone can point to actual numbers, I'm just kind of guessing here, but it just seems to be ridiculous to think one album could go over 5GB and need 30.

I'm guessing the discs will include much more content like videos, interviews, concert footage, and other useless material, all in hi def, of course. To some consumers, this may more exciting than standard DVD or DVD-A.

Lsi9

F1nut wrote: »

Do you have a link?

Click Here

Im thinking that it wont be a full blown format thing though...Multichannel music doesnt do it for me, I prefer 2 channels

Lsi9

WilliamM2 wrote: »

A plastic faced Samsung is the ultimate? I wish some of the other manufacturers with a little beter build quality would jump into high def players. Until then, I'm holding off.

For now it is the ultimate, Ive waited long enough...Im not sure its worth waiting another 6-12 months for a dvd player worth twice as much with a minute amount of picture and sound quality difference and all the same features...Plus just because it is plastic doesnt mean the build quality is bad, and you know that usually earlier generation models have a better build quality.

WilliamM2

Plus just because it is plastic doesnt mean the build quality is bad, and you know that usually earlier generation models have a better build quality.

No plastic faced component goes in my rack, period. Earlier models usually have more bugs and issues, and I don't think the build quality goes down, unless you are looking at the cheaper models that become available over time. Like the $29 DVD playes at Walmart.

Shizelbs

I'm more interested to see the BluRay machine that Denon is going to release.

Sherardp

Price should be lower, you can still buy HD DVD and Blu Ray machine, movies, and still come out on top with change for icecream. Not worth it IMHO.

F1nut

Thanks for the link.

Tech specs include DTS-HD Master Lossless Audio and standard DTS 5.1 surround options. (Note also that 'Uncommon Bach' is compatible only with HD DVD players with HDMI or optical output.

I'd have to agree with you, it looks like a surround sound format only. I'd like to see what the actual specs call for. If it's anything like DVD-A, you could get anything from hi-rez to standard, which was just BS. Of course, I don't do surround sound, so I wouldn't buy any of these. Like DVD-A, I'd say it's going nowhere. SACD had the best chance to make big, but it's going to be a niche market item at best.

Systems

Wow, thats a nice unit, like someone else said, when it hits $500ish I'll pick it up! Then I can move my PS3 and Toshiba A30 up to my Sony SXRD TV.

daesdaemar

I also plan to get one...

polkatese

any definitive date when the unit is hitting the store shelf?

polkatese

LG BH200 is available for purchase - any thought on these 2 universal players?

Lsi9

Ok heres a couple of biggies for me

Samsung has the Reon Upconverter chip--best thing to make SD Discs look amazing...

The LG has only two PCM outputs, The samsung 7.1 w/ decoder built in...sold?

there are more things Im just a lazy typer.:)

polkatese

I read on AVS that this unit is now scheduled for release after January 1, 2008. Confirm? LSi9, what did ABT say about the delay?

Lsi9

No One knows for sure, Ive waited for a duoplayer a long time a month more wont hurt

polkatese

now that a few units have hit the shelves at select BB, the review is mixed. Did you get yours LSi9?