Does anyone know of a blu-ray player (HDMI out for video) that offers high-end, high-quality analog stereo outputs for playing cd's? I've run across many blu-ray players/reviews, but there seems to be no detailed information (reviews/statements) on the audio quality of the stereo outputs of the units. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Ayre, Marantz, Denon, Arcam, Oppo, Cambridge Audio all have blu-ray players that meet your criteria ranging from $999 to $10k. I bought the Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD ($2200) before audiophile companies were making blu-ray players. Its CD playback is on par with my $2000 Marantz SA-15S2 SACD/CD player but the Pioneer requires you to change the audio output in the menu each time you switch from movies to CDs.