I'm curious if it's possible to discern between all the various audio codecs and output formats (DD+,TrueHD,PCM,DTS core,DTS-HD master, etc) on a $300-$400 home theater in a box system. I think I have a pretty good ear, but I'm wondering if objectively speaking there's no way I'd be able to tell the difference between all the various audio formats on a system that is lower end (well, not as low end as TV speakers...).
I ask this because I am wondering if I should really look to get a Blu-ray player with analog outs (since my receiver obviously has the inputs) or if I should just get the PS3. If I go for a player with analog outs I will probably go for the Samsung 1400 (considering the 2400). I don't have the exact stats on my speakers and receiver (both Sony) because they're being brought to me later this month from a relative, but they're a few years old, and were somewhere around $300-$400.
I ask this because I am wondering if I should really look to get a Blu-ray player with analog outs (since my receiver obviously has the inputs) or if I should just get the PS3. If I go for a player with analog outs I will probably go for the Samsung 1400 (considering the 2400). I don't have the exact stats on my speakers and receiver (both Sony) because they're being brought to me later this month from a relative, but they're a few years old, and were somewhere around $300-$400.
