Just got off the phone with Theta and discovered they have a Blu-Ray player almost ready. I believe the name is CompliBlu if I heard right. Seems it will be a universal player with SACD and offers bitstreaming. How did this get past the Theta AVSers?
Theta Digital Bluray player.
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Its the almost issue. At least no one says it will be ready in 2 more weeks. RIP Dwin.
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Which OEM player (if any) do y'all think it might be based on? An Oppo?
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Possibly but it seems unlikely as both new drive mechanism as well as new electronics/processing are required. Mebbe they kept the case.
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Possibly but it seems unlikely as both new drive mechanism as well as new electronics/processing are required. Mebbe they kept the case.
The $2K 09 had a 1.1 sec layer change as tested by Secrets so I'm not sure where you are getting the 3 sec layer change from.
"The only area the BDP-09FD didn't shine was in the usability section of our benchmark. The player only had average performance when it comes to response, and clocked in at a good but not great 1.1 seconds for layer changes."
This is the perfect thread for you! You get to bash Theta and Pioneer in the same thread! Have fun..............
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"The only area the BDP-09FD didn't shine was in the usability section of our benchmark. The player only had average performance when it comes to response, and clocked in at a good but not great 1.1 seconds for layer changes."
This is the perfect thread for you! You get to bash Theta and Pioneer in the same thread! Have fun..............
Any lag for layer changes on DVD in this day and age is unacceptable. Especially a $2K player. To me equipment is guilty until proven innocent. It's stuff someone's trying to sell. I have never had an emotional love affair over equipment. Who cares about it? If it's not right *****. Someone at the co. will hear it
When Theta releases a working HDMI SSP, my complaint is over. After 5 years, I'm ready to move on.
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When Theta releases a working HDMI SSP, my complaint is over. After 5 years, I'm ready to move on.
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The Pioneer 09 does not do SACD so it will be either from Oppo, Denon, or Marantz.
I pick the new Marantz.
It would be fun to think that Theta would apply their skill and handling of a totally Theta mutichannel analog audio section with Theta DACs and Theta fully balanced 7.1 channel analog outs paired with the Denon video section. Just put it all in a taller, very shiny, metal case and Bob's yer uncle.
Then, make a stand alone, fully balanced, Theta 8 shooter pure analog multichannel preamp to attach to.
How hard could that be and how long would that take? Bet it would sound killer.
I pick the new Marantz.
It would be fun to think that Theta would apply their skill and handling of a totally Theta mutichannel analog audio section with Theta DACs and Theta fully balanced 7.1 channel analog outs paired with the Denon video section. Just put it all in a taller, very shiny, metal case and Bob's yer uncle.
Then, make a stand alone, fully balanced, Theta 8 shooter pure analog multichannel preamp to attach to.
How hard could that be and how long would that take? Bet it would sound killer.
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What a great idea for an option selection on the player!
1- Change layer directly.
2- At layer change, insert pause while screen displays "Refreshments are available in the lobby."
What a great idea for an option selection on the player!
1- Change layer directly.
2- At layer change, insert pause while screen displays "Refreshments are available in the lobby."
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"We have a blu ray player" meaning Theta has bought a blu ray player they are testing on the HDM 1.3 Casablanca 3.
Interpreted as "we have a Theta blu ray player available for sale soon".
HA!
Theta's blu ray player will be either the Pioneer o5 or Oppo modded, likely the Oppo.
The player has to be a "reasonable" price to acquire before the mods and Theta's pricing. Too expensive an initial player means too expensive a Theta player and few sales.
Interpreted as "we have a Theta blu ray player available for sale soon".
HA!
Theta's blu ray player will be either the Pioneer o5 or Oppo modded, likely the Oppo.
The player has to be a "reasonable" price to acquire before the mods and Theta's pricing. Too expensive an initial player means too expensive a Theta player and few sales.
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I do not know of any 7.1 players or even 5.1 players with "fully" balanced outs for the surround channels.They are too expensive to make and thus sale. Only thing I could think of would be the EMM labs 6 channel dac with a separate transport but currently nothing does blu-ray they make. Speaking of EMM labs,they were one of the first to sell a really high quality six channel pre-amp. It's the worst selling product they sell, I am told. When the HDMI upgrade happens, I suspect, sells of even the Six Shooter will fall and give Theta very little incentive to offer a newer model. It's just the market. Most home theaters are still 5.1 and a very few people want multi-channel analog pre-amps. Most want an all in-one box even if the sound quality in inferior. It's unlikely you would ever see a player with fully balanced outs for the surround from Theta.
I do not know of any 7.1 players or even 5.1 players with "fully" balanced outs for the surround channels.They are too expensive to make and thus sale. Only thing I could think of would be the EMM labs 6 channel dac with a separate transport but currently nothing does blu-ray they make. Speaking of EMM labs,they were one of the first to sell a really high quality six channel pre-amp. It's the worst selling product they sell, I am told. When the HDMI upgrade happens, I suspect, sells of even the Six Shooter will fall and give Theta very little incentive to offer a newer model. It's just the market. Most home theaters are still 5.1 and a very few people want multi-channel analog pre-amps. Most want an all in-one box even if the sound quality in inferior. It's unlikely you would ever see a player with fully balanced outs for the surround from Theta.
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Evelyn Sinclair told me that Theta had some sort of arrangement with Pioneer but that was the old Theta. I knew that the blu-ray player was being developed. When I first heard, it was nearly two years ago, so I should not be surprised that one is nearing completion. I guess we will see the a full scale launch of the new Theta with the Dreadnaught III, CBIII HDMI and Blu-ray player.
Evelyn Sinclair told me that Theta had some sort of arrangement with Pioneer but that was the old Theta. I knew that the blu-ray player was being developed. When I first heard, it was nearly two years ago, so I should not be surprised that one is nearing completion. I guess we will see the a full scale launch of the new Theta with the Dreadnaught III, CBIII HDMI and Blu-ray player.
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