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snipsnapsappy · 08-11-2007, 11:44 PM

This Article from www.Highdefdigest.com really drives home the point that HDMI 1.3 really is an unnecessary advancement for HD-DVD and Blu-ray.

This makes me happy as my receiver is as capable as I will ever need it and that I will just be looking forward to an eventual player that can output the DTS-HDMA to be able to listen to all of these discs as they should be.

It also begs the question, if we have the space, is there any reason for studios to pay Dolby and DTS royalties when PCM sounds so good?

Iguana Man · 08-12-2007, 02:10 PM

Thanks Snip', that was very informative.

tomdkat · 08-13-2007, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the link to the article. Sometimes I just don't understand people.

Peace...

ganthc · 08-13-2007, 06:35 PM

Yes, great link! It's one reason I feel secure when I bought my Sony STR-DG1000 receiver. I didn't think I needed 1.3 HDMI just yet to enjoy PCM tracks on blu-ray. PCM wasn't going to be affected by the upgrade in hdmi specs. The fact that most features for 1.3 are not even capable at this point, leads me to believe that my receiver should be good for at least five more years, which makes it great as an "investment" in high def sound.

One question I had that wasn't answered by the article is: "Is bitstream transmission of audio codecs superior to PCM transmission?" I guess that would be the only thing I have been confused on so far.

08-11-2007, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
snipsnapsappy Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shell Beach, CA, USA	Fantastic HDMI 1.3 Article This Article from www.Highdefdigest.com really drives home the point that HDMI 1.3 really is an unnecessary advancement for HD-DVD and Blu-ray. This makes me happy as my receiver is as capable as I will ever need it and that I will just be looking forward to an eventual player that can output the DTS-HDMA to be able to listen to all of these discs as they should be. It also begs the question, if we have the space, is there any reason for studios to pay Dolby and DTS royalties when PCM sounds so good? __________________ I balked, now the proud owner of both formats. I am now bi-partisan. I enjoy what both red and blue have to offer. My Theater MySpace

08-12-2007, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Thanks Snip', that was very informative. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

08-13-2007, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	Thanks for the link to the article. Sometimes I just don't understand people. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

08-13-2007, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Yes, great link! It's one reason I feel secure when I bought my Sony STR-DG1000 receiver. I didn't think I needed 1.3 HDMI just yet to enjoy PCM tracks on blu-ray. PCM wasn't going to be affected by the upgrade in hdmi specs. The fact that most features for 1.3 are not even capable at this point, leads me to believe that my receiver should be good for at least five more years, which makes it great as an "investment" in high def sound. One question I had that wasn't answered by the article is: "Is bitstream transmission of audio codecs superior to PCM transmission?" I guess that would be the only thing I have been confused on so far. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

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