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Well, there seem to be solutions but none that is cost effective. I am amazed that such a simple feature such as Source Direct is only available on mid to high end players.

I agree Sam, all players should have source direct modes and am sure it cannot be that difficult to implement into the players software...

But like I have said before all players should perform very similar when outputing 1080p24 BD and that the AV amps should allow source direct so the PQ gets untouched...

 

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There are other choices Sam, but none that can perform as good as the Oppo for the money

 

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What would be your alternative recommendation John ?

The Sony players are good VFM, especially the S360 and I have owned Panasonic in the past, but they are all very basic in comparison, if all you want is BD playback then maybe they would suffice?