toshiba hd dvd hd-a2

sda2mike
sda2mike Posts: 3,131
edited December 2008 in The Clubhouse
just landed one of these from the 'e' site...this thing is great! playing 'david gilmour @ gdansk'..great clarity! big difference from 480i to 1080i!!!:cool:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2008
    Nice find, pick up a few HD DVDs for low on Amazon and your local Frys and you'll be set. I still have the XA2 in my setup.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited December 2008
    I still rock SD and HD-DVD on my HD-XA1 in the main room and HD-A2 in bedroom. No complaints. If you have an older SD DVD player, you should look into picking up an HD-DVD player on the cheap!

    I need to hit up Amazon and pick up some more HD-DVD titles. Thanks for the reminder.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2008
    Still rockin' my Tosh A2.

    I'll jump on blu-ray when somebody makes a player for $99 that is as good as what I already have.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2008
    Even though i moved to BD recently.... i still have a warm spot in my home theater for the Toshiba HD DVD player. It'll stay in the HT for now.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2008
    I have both and have no preference between the two other than availability. I actually think the HD DVDs have a better picture, but it might just be a better player. HD-AX1 vs PS3, which the PS3 is by no means a slouch and mine is the original 6ogb.
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  • SBrown712
    SBrown712 Posts: 202
    edited December 2008
    I have an XA-2 also and regret that HD failed. I did get a BR player recently and I don't think it is as good as HD. The PQ is up there but I don't think the audio is as good. I got what is supposed to be a good BR player, Panasonic BD-55, but I like the XA-2 better.
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  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited December 2008
    I own an A2 and an A30, no complaints from either.
    Proud SOPA Member since 2005!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2008
    SBrown712 wrote: »
    I have an XA-2 also and regret that HD failed. I did get a BR player recently and I don't think it is as good as HD. The PQ is up there but I don't think the audio is as good. I got what is supposed to be a good BR player, Panasonic BD-55, but I like the XA-2 better.

    I've always considered the SQ better on the HD DVDs, too and the Blu die hards look at me like I'm nuts. When it comes down to it, they are both excellent formats, just wish there was room for both. A little competition never hurt anyone and usually leads to faster improvements in the short run and better pricing in the long run.

    I'll be keeping both unless, in the future, I get afford to get one of the Ultra universal players that plays everything known to man.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2008
    I watched Transfomers and the Last Samurai last night and loved the sound quality on HD DVD. PQ is great too of course. I like the menu system better on HD DVD over BLu.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited December 2008
    D2 lover here..........i still have need a firmware upgrade though
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2008
    Are there firmware updates still being produced for Tosh HD players?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2008
    ND13 wrote: »
    Are there firmware updates still being produced for Tosh HD players?

    Definitely, Tosh is still supporting these players.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    does anybody still sell these toshiba x-2 anymore ?

    It would be a great player for my office
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2008
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Definitely, Tosh is still supporting these players.

    Kewl Beans. If anyone can provide a linky, I'd appreciate it. I have the HD-XA1.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2008
    I get a DVD with the latest firmware sent to me from Toshiba whenver a update is released. couple times a year. I guess you would have to register your player to receive the updates.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2008
    ND13 wrote: »
    Kewl Beans. If anyone can provide a linky, I'd appreciate it. I have the HD-XA1.

    Just run ethernet cable to it and let it update itself. I almost forgot if you have ethernet on this player or not.

    But here's page link

    http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/customersupport/updates_notices.asp

    Edit: Confirmed that it does have Lan, so just run ethernet cable, go into software and update via system menu.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2008
    Thanks, but do I have to register the XA1 to my router or just hook it up directly to my puter?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2008
    ND13 wrote: »
    Thanks, but do I have to register the XA1 to my router or just hook it up directly to my puter?

    Single cable from router to the XA1 and you should be ok.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited December 2008
    great info! what can i expect from updating the firmware!

    BTW, i was watching 'zappa plays zappa'...man! what a difference!

    question: if my amp is not a 5.1 amp...i think it does dolby pro or something..is it best not to choose 5.1 on the player??

    thanks!:D
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