Audio from Blu-Ray players-how is it?


Hey Guys, I've been thinking about going the blu-ray route finally and wondered how the audio portion is. Is it good enough to use the player for an audio (cd) source? I had entertained the idea of up grading my universal player for a dedicated redbook cd player and adding the blu-ray for video. Thoughts and or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks!
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Showing 1 response by joelz

I have experience with the Pioneer BDP-09FD, one of the best "Audiophile" grade Blue-Ray players at this time.

This unit in conjunction with the Audio Research DAC7 sounds awesome, killer sound stage (deep, wide), great imaging and low noise floor.

I was using my PC->USB->DAC7 for about 3 weeks (.wave format) and yesterday popped in a CD into the 09FD with "Pure Audio" on, I was taken back. Now I need to fix up the USB audio from my PC because now I can't go back to it!

The Pioneer is a $2200 player though! If your processor does not do decoding of the HD formats, and your budget fits, get the Pioneer BDP-09FD.