Noddy ATMOS question

[Jaswan]

Hi all,

Just ordered a new receiver so I'm a bit excited to use ATMOS/DTSX,

Now, do all blu ray players output the Atmos track via bitstream or do I need a "Atmos" rated player?

I currently have a Panasonic (HD) blu ray player, but I'm looking to upgrade to a 4k player. The Panasonic player I am looking at mentiones Dolby true HD and DTS master audio in the spec but no mention of Atmos.

Opinions much appreciated.

Regards

Jase.

 

[Jaswan]

XeNoN, I'm actually looking at the 820! Post payday I will get one ordered I think. (Looking at Panasonic as I have a Panasonic tv)

Hornetstinger,

My receiver at the moment is the let down (it's a 10 year old Yamaha rx-v673) I have a marantz sr7012 on its way.

Speakers I'm running are, Kef Q600 center, Q900 fronts, 4x iQ30 surrounds and 2x DIY Dayton audio um18 subs powered by berhenger inuke DSP 3000s.

I have a set of Kef eggs I am planning to use as height/Atmos (most likely in a 5.2.4, and loose one pair of the iQ30s at the sides)

I was just curious if my current Panasonic bd220 will bitstream the Atmos to the marantz in the meantime.

Regards

Jase.

 

[Jaswan]

It will.

Cheers!

 

[Jaswan]

I can vouch for the Panasonic ub820. Does both Dolby vision and hdr10+ HDR dependent on which TV you have and what the disc you bought comes with. Has no problem outputting Atmos or DTS-X either

Hi XeNoN,

Have you used the Netflix app on the 820? Does it support HDR and Atmos as the app on my Panasonic tv doesn't.

Many thanks.

Jase.

 

[Jaswan]

Thanks for the reply.

I'm hoping it may be a "2 birds 1 stone" upgrade if I can access the better features via the BD player.

I have found an offer for the UB820 so looks like I will pull the trigger and hope the wife doesn't moan too much

Jase