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- Μηνύματα
- 8.978
- Reaction score
- 895
Pros
- Excellent high definition video quality
- Excellent sound clarity for HDMI-ready systems
- Very good upconversion for standard DVDs
- Built in Ethernet for updates and Internet connectivity
- Dual video stream playback
Cons
- Slow load times
- Slow video response for fast forward / rewind
- Noisy transport
- No backlight on the remote
- No 5.1 analogue audio outputs for legacy systems
- 1080i/60 max resolution (no 24p support)
Conclusion
After using the HD-A2 for the past 4 months, I would certainly recommend it to any user who is looking for high definition video and audio! Even though it is a little slow to start up and slightly cumbersome to fast forward or rewind during video, it does provide a very satisfying experience for the next generation of home movie watching. Of course, its upconversion for standard DVDs is very good, as well! Lastly, if you are still using a receiver or processor that doesn’t accept HDMI audio, then this unit will downconvert the HD audio to DTS to provide the highest bandwidth stream available for better quality sound. This unit can be had for less than the $299 MSRP in many places (rumor has it going for under $200 by the 2007 holidays) and it will certainly be even less with the HD-A3 on the market, so it is a great value for HD video and audio! Remember kids, in the first years of standard DVD, the nice players stayed in the $600 plus range, and they didn’t have nearly as many features as this unit. When it’s all said and done, I’d buy this player again!
Full Review: audioholics.com
