Optical Outputs and DTS...

[JustSomeGuy]

I was just about to pick up a new dvd player...
I selected a philips DVP5960... but then I noticed it didn't have an optical output.
Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't DTS require an optical output?
If it can come accross the standard RCA audio outputs then I guess the quality might suffer a bit.

Also if a component doesn't have the DTS logo on the front does that pretty much mean your out of luck for DTS?

Is DTS worth all this effort?

[BJ_M]

DTS is worth the effort and will work fine from the digital coax connection (if your receiver supports it (DTS decoding) that is)

[BJ_M]

oddly enough i checked on the Philips site and no where do they mention DTS support for this player - though they do specifically mention dolby digital .... odd is all i can say

[JustSomeGuy]

Odd. Isn't it?
I think I'll go for this one:

http://www.oppodigital.com/opdv971h.html

[BJ_M]

good choice

[MOVIEGEEK]

Odd. Isn't it?
I think I'll go for this one:

http://www.oppodigital.com/opdv971h.html

You won't be sorry,I have one and the picture/sound quality is excellent.

[ofbarea]

You may also consider the OPPO DV-970HD is you just need digital output.

[jman98]

JustSomeGuy - The failure by Philips to mention DTS just means that the player doesn't come with a DTS decoder. It will pass a DTS signal through the digital audio output jack(s) (I'd guess it supports coax and optical) to your receiver which would have to have a DTS decoder. This is quite common among DVD players and my old, cheap Philips DVP-642 will do this. Your decision to get an Oppo player is a good one and I'm sure you'll be pleased.

[JustSomeGuy]

JustSomeGuy - The failure by Philips to mention DTS just means that the player doesn't come with a DTS decoder. It will pass a DTS signal through the digital audio output jack(s) (I'd guess it supports coax and optical) to your receiver which would have to have a DTS decoder. This is quite common among DVD players and my old, cheap Philips DVP-642 will do this. Your decision to get an Oppo player is a good one and I'm sure you'll be pleased.

This from philips:

Thank you for your email to Philips Customer Care.

We understand that you wanted to know if your DVD player supports DTS audio or the Digital Theater Systems, we apologize but this DVD player doesn't support this surround sound system.

For any other inquiries, you may call us at 1-888-PHILIPS 7AM-11Pm EST Mondays-Saturdays, and 8AM-11PM on Sundays. You will be listening to an Interactive Voice Response Unit so please follow the voice prompts accordingly and choose the best category that suits your product. Kindly provide your reference number, 459P7, to the Customer Service Representative who will be assisting you.

[BJ_M]

it costs a $1.11 a dvd player for DTS lic .. i guess they cheap'd out

[JustSomeGuy]

it costs a $1.11 a dvd player for DTS lic .. i guess they cheap'd out

It cost em a sale this time.