Blu Ray + 5.1

[Davie_GLA]

Evening all.

My DVD player is on it's last legs. It's just not playing any DVDs.

It currently has 5.1 surround which is excellent and i run everything through it, PS3, Sky, the lot.

So i guess if i have to replace it i may as well get a blu ray.

So, what's your thoughts, i'm not wanting to spend mega money and i suppose have the option of replacing almost like for like and using PS3 for blu ray.

Cheers,

D.

[spudgun GB]

If I was in your shoes I would carry on using your PS3 for DVD and blu-ray duties. As a blu-ray Sony keep the updates coming to keep it on top of its game, so you really couldn't ask for more.

On the surround sound front I went for a Onkyo's cheapest system in Feb and it really is a quality piece of kit for just under 300 quid.

This is the sort of thing.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/1-box-home-cin...

It would serve you well and the sound quality is excellent for what your paying.

[Davie_GLA]

Good advice, but i think i'm paranoid about killing my PS3, we put a lot of DVD's through it for the 2 year old hatchling, and the fan seems to be on full tilt an awful lot, i find myself watching for a little yellow light.

And i was hoping to bag a full blu ray and 5.1 system for £300! /Tight Scotsman.

[spudgun GB]

I'm glad I'm not on my own with that. I have a fat 40 gig PS3 and it makes a noise like a harrier taking off when you play a DVD on it. Its fine with games and Blu-rays though, so work that out.

I know where your coming from on the combi-system though. However, you can pick up a blu-ray player for about £80 or so and that Onkyo set up would be probably all you ever need.

Best of luck though fella on whatever you decide to do.