Sony BDP-BX1 Blu-Ray

[mazersteven]

Anyone have any information on this unit. Is it any good?

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=BDPBX1#

 

[mazersteven]

Just for references it is supposed to be the Costco version of the Sony BDP-s350. With two differences being the Costco one comes with an HDMI cord and a backlit remote.

 

[Nomo]

From what I've gathered it just as you said; a rebadged 350. I'm guessing it's from Costco? The back lit remote is a nice touch. I seem to recall reading something about it not internally decoding all of the HD audio formats. (DTS?? maybe??) Shouldn't be a problem for you.

Edit: And by the way, I think it's justified that I'm not watching the pre-game. But what are you doing here?

 

[Seth=L]

Sam's Club and Costco carry that model. Come on people, GOOGLE! DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT?

 

[Alex2507]

Sam's Club and Costco carry that model. Come on people, GOOGLE! DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT?

Not very well. Mind googling the price for me?

 

[jamie2112]

What the heck is google? Mazer my brother in law got one from costco for Christmas and the unit took a crap last night during the David Gilmore disc. He was supposed to return it today but I have not spoken with him yet. I have not heard anything else as to it being good or bad but, I know from the experiance last night I would have to say steer clear.....

 

[jostenmeat]

Anyone have any information on this unit. Is it any good?

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=BDPBX1#

Its a good unit mazer, if I can assume you own an HDMI receiver.



BTW, Alex, this is how you use google

 

[mtrycrafts]

...
BTW, Alex, this is how you use google

That is pretty impressive demo Wish I could do it to impress somebody

 

[mazersteven]

if I can assume you own an HDMI receiver.

I have a Denon AVR-4806 receiver.

http://www.usa.denon.com/productdetails/237.asp

 

[speakerman39]

I have a Denon AVR-4806 receiver.

http://www.usa.denon.com/productdetails/237.asp

Nice Maz! Must be nice. I am happy with my 2808 CI. Maybe one day I will own one like you have. Happy Holidays!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[jamie2112]

Its a good unit mazer, if I can assume you own an HDMI receiver.



BTW, Alex, this is how you use google

I am dyin ova here ohhh Joey your killin me....

 

[mazersteven]

Maybe one day I will own one like you have.

What $3500 bucks worth of "Old" technology.

I wish I had the audio knowledge then that I have now. I would have traveled a different path.

 

[speakerman39]

What $3500 bucks worth of "Old" technology.

I wish I had the audio knowledge then that I have now. I would have traveled a different path.

My bad..............I meant on that level. I kinda feel the same way in that I should have gone with the 3808 rather than the 2808. Oh well, we all live and learn eh? For the time being, I am happy with the 2808. It is the best I have owned to date. Thanks for the clarification Maz.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[Nomo]

What $3500 bucks worth of "Old" technology.

I wish I had the audio knowledge then that I have now. I would have traveled a different path.

Oops, My bad as well.
I was thinking that Denon did Dolby and DTS HD.
It doesn't appear as though that Sony decodes DTS-HD MA internally.
Might be a slight deal breaker but not the absolute end of the world.
Was this a present from your wife Mazer?

 

[MUDSHARK]

Nice present Steven. Enjoy. Maybe next Christmas an entertainment center for the Denon, eh.

There goes the neighborhood for the BLu ray review threads.

 

[mazersteven]

Was this a present from your wife Mazer?

Yes it was a present. From my step-son.

 

[majorloser]

I have a Denon AVR-4806 receiver.

http://www.usa.denon.com/productdetails/237.asp

Have you looked into the update that's available from Denon for the 4806?
Granted, you'd have to send it back to New Jersey for the upgrade.

http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductUpdatesUpgrades.asp

http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2005-cedia-expo/denon-avr-5805-avr-4806-firmware-update

 

[mazersteven]

Have you looked into the update that's available from Denon for the 4806?
Granted, you'd have to send it back to New Jersey for the upgrade.

http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductUpdatesUpgrades.asp

http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2005-cedia-expo/denon-avr-5805-avr-4806-firmware-update

Not sure it's worth shipping the Denon, or just purchasing the Sony BDP-S550.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665368407

 

[jostenmeat]

Not sure it's worth shipping the Denon, or just purchasing the Sony BDP-S550.

If I'm missing something here, please excuse me mazer, but...

I simply assume your Denon handles mch PCM over HDMI. Therefore, you don't need mch analogs on your bdp.

Have player internally decode, then send as mch PCM over HDMI.

 

[Nomo]

If I'm missing something here, please excuse me mazer, but...

I simply assume your Denon handles mch PCM over HDMI. Therefore, you don't need mch analogs on your bdp.

Have player internally decode, then send as mch PCM over HDMI.

This player as well as it's twin the BDP-S350 does internally decode DTS-HD MA. Neither does the Denon.

As I said, This isn't the end of the world, but an inconvenience.
Given the fact it was a present, which was the reason I asked, it may simply be a bit more PC to accept the gift and keep quiet the shortcoming.

Is it worth an extra $100 to upgrade? All things being equal, I'd say yes.

Mazer, if you at any time plan to upgrade that beast of a receiver, this arguement is a moot point.