ronsound Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 Hi, Looking for advice for new 4k Disc player to replace Sony X700 (which freezes - both video and audio for a few seconds). Regards, Ron
Quark Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 If you don't need Dolby Vision, Panasonic's UB420 for $275. There's no display and the case and remote are cheap. If you want Dolby Vision etc, the UB820 can usually be negotiated for ~$500. 1
ronsound Posted June 14, 2021 Author Posted June 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Quark said: If you don't need Dolby Vision, Panasonic's UB420 for $275. There's no display and the case and remote are cheap. If you want Dolby Vision etc, the UB820 can usually be negotiated for ~$500. Thanks, yes I was looking at the Panasonic UB420. I do have a Sony Tv with Dolby Vision!!!!!
Quark Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 26 minutes ago, ronsound said: Thanks, yes I was looking at the Panasonic UB420. I do have a Sony Tv with Dolby Vision!!!!! Then I'd recommend you stretch for the UB820. 1 1
Quark Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 On 14/06/2021 at 6:21 PM, ronsound said: Thanks, yes I was looking at the Panasonic UB420. I do have a Sony Tv with Dolby Vision!!!!! FYI JB have the UB820 for $448 - cheapest I've seen one.
ronsound Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Quark said: FYI JB have the UB820 for $448 - cheapest I've seen one. Would there be any difference in Audio quality between the UB420 and 820 using only HDMI (output 2 Audio) to receiver (non-4k). Not using analog outputs from the player.
Quark Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 32 minutes ago, ronsound said: Would there be any difference in Audio quality between the UB420 and 820 using only HDMI (output 2 Audio) to receiver (non-4k). Not using analog outputs from the player. No, wouldn't expect it to sound different. 1
Guest Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, ronsound said: Would there be any difference in Audio quality between the UB420 and 820 using only HDMI (output 2 Audio) to receiver (non-4k). Not using analog outputs from the player. 10 minutes ago, Quark said: No, wouldn't expect it to sound different. I agree there should be no difference with HDMI outputs of the 420 and 820. Outside OP's budget, but please note that I found the the UB9000 HDMI output to be better, perhaps aided by the better transport? So, with high end models, there may be a difference!
MooneeBeach Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 Panasonic UB820 can be made multi-region too (if that's of interest). I've done this - not straightforward, but worthwhile. 2
cwt Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ronsound said: Would there be any difference in Audio quality between the UB420 and 820 using only HDMI (output 2 Audio) to receiver (non-4k). Not using analog outputs from the player. What model is the avr Ron ' you say non 4k? The hdmi audio out is for older avrs that cant handle 4k hdcp 2.2... The release dates of hdcp 2.0 and hdcp2.2 was a schemozzle [ i like technical terms ] ; hdcp2.2 was required for 4k @ 60p that many components can put out in this space If you have an avr that is hdmi 1.4 or 1.3 and want to send full bandwidth 4k from a player or streaming you need the 820 or 9000. Edited June 17, 2021 by cwt
ronsound Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, cwt said: What model is the avr Ron ' you say non 4k? The hdmi audio out is for older avrs that cant handle 4k hdcp 2.2... The release dates of hdcp 2.0 and hdcp2.2 was a schemozzle [ i like technical terms ] ; hdcp2.2 was required for 4k @ 60p that many components can put out in this space If you have an avr that is hdmi 1.4 or 1.3 and want to send full bandwidth 4k from a player or streaming you need the 820 or 9000. Before HDMI 1.4 unfortunaley - Marantz SR7002 (1.3a HDMI).
ronsound Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, ronsound said: Before HDMI 1.4 unfortunaley - Marantz SR7002 (1.3a HDMI). 10 minutes ago, cwt said: What model is the avr Ron ' you say non 4k? The hdmi audio out is for older avrs that cant handle 4k hdcp 2.2... The release dates of hdcp 2.0 and hdcp2.2 was a schemozzle [ i like technical terms ] ; hdcp2.2 was required for 4k @ 60p that many components can put out in this space If you have an avr that is hdmi 1.4 or 1.3 and want to send full bandwidth 4k from a player or streaming you need the 820 or 9000. Using HDMI 1 (Video) to Sony 4k TV and HDMI 2 (Audio only) to Marantz SR7002. Sounds great!
cwt Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, ronsound said: Using HDMI 1 (Video) to Sony 4k TV and HDMI 2 (Audio only) to Marantz SR7002. Sounds great! Your paying for the analogue stages and dac with the 820 Ron ; if you can look past the lack of DV the 420 is very good value . Have many dv discs ? The 420 has the same HCX processor as the 820 Panasonic Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR10+ Blu-ray Player with Built-in WiFi & Twin HDMI (DP-UB420GNK): Blu-ray Players & Recorders: Amazon.com.au 1
ronsound Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, cwt said: Your paying for the analogue stages and dac with the 820 Ron ; if you can look past the lack of DV the 420 is very good value . Have many dv discs ? The 420 has the same HCX processor as the 820 Panasonic Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR10+ Blu-ray Player with Built-in WiFi & Twin HDMI (DP-UB420GNK): Blu-ray Players & Recorders: Amazon.com.au Can look pass the DV - Thanks!
nofixedaddress Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) Ron, With my Sony X700, I find that if I clean the 4K disc with a lens cleaning cloth (even brand new discs) that the problem is solved *. But I hear you - it is friggin' annoying when it happens! The previous sony non 4k did the same thing on bluray and that worked with cleaning. * I have one disc that this didn't work on and I had to use the DVD version to complete the movie. That's one disc in about 15-20 that I've watched. NFA Edited June 17, 2021 by nofixedaddress 1
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