I am looking for a BD player with iLink/ Fireware/ IEEE 1394 connectivity. My main aim is to stream multi-channel digital audio from the source player to my avr without any DA and AD conversions associated with 7.1 channel analog connections.
I own two very high quality legacy avrs, a Pioneer 59Txi and a yamaha RX-Z9, both of which used to cost over four grand on their heyday. And even though I recently thought of an upgrade with HD ready avrs I was bitterly disappointed with their audio quality, even with their range topping models. It seems now a days avrs are all about movies with just power and features and lacking the most important refinement and detailing part in audio.
I have a collection of SACDs and DVD-As which I want to play with my avrs which unfortunately support only iLink for digital multi channel inputs.
I recently have a CA 751BD which I am hoping to pass on to my son, if I get a quality BD player with iLink connectivity.
I own two very high quality legacy avrs, a Pioneer 59Txi and a yamaha RX-Z9, both of which used to cost over four grand on their heyday. And even though I recently thought of an upgrade with HD ready avrs I was bitterly disappointed with their audio quality, even with their range topping models. It seems now a days avrs are all about movies with just power and features and lacking the most important refinement and detailing part in audio.
I have a collection of SACDs and DVD-As which I want to play with my avrs which unfortunately support only iLink for digital multi channel inputs.
I recently have a CA 751BD which I am hoping to pass on to my son, if I get a quality BD player with iLink connectivity.