PS3 Now officially supports DTS-HD MA

[Mark@SCAN]

PlayStation.Blog » Firmware (v.2.30) Details and Store Walkthrough

DTS - We Bring Entertainment Alive!

Hey Everyone! We know you’re all patiently waiting for the next PS3 firmware update, ver. 2.30, which includes the revamped PLAYSTATION Store. The good news is that it’s coming soon, and you can now see how the new user interface will look in this video demo featuring Grace Chen.

I have more good news to report today – the system software update will also add DTS-HD Master Audio output for Blu-ray videos, which means the high-definition visuals of Blu-ray will now be matched with the highest quality audio for the ultimate movie-watching experience on PS3.

DTS-HD Master Audio is literally bit-for-bit identical to the studio master recording and makes movie soundtracks and sound effects truly come to life. The technology delivers audio at the incredibly high rate of 24.5 mega-bits per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray disc, which is significantly higher than standard DVDs. DTS-HD Master Audio also offers 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depths, so you’ll be totally immersed in the sound. The firmware update will add DTS-HD High Resolution Audio as well, which is a similar output technology that requires less disc space. You can read more about both codecs here.

A lot of you, particularly the home theatre enthusiasts and audiophiles out there, have been asking us for this capability, and we can’t wait until you have an opportunity to pop in a compatible Blu-ray video to test it out for yourself.

[neonplanet40]

Im a happy camper today lol

[NinjaChimp]

How much can you pick up a receiver with DTS-HD MA for?

I'd say decent one, but I'm assuming if it has that feature it's going to be high up whatever range.

[neonplanet40]

The Onkyo 605. Costs about £399 on the likes of Superfi. I have it and its amazing for the price.

[SiM]

http://forums.hexus.net/current-barg...er-320inc.html
The 606 is out soon though...

[Barrichello]

Woot!! great news.

Been looking - and I need something to spend a part of this years bonus on - and the Onkyo makes even more sense now!!

Give Wipeout HD and update asap pls

[Nick F]

The Onkyo 605. Costs about £399 on the likes of Superfi. I have it and its amazing for the price.

I got myself the Onkyo 605 at the start of the year. Its the perfect device to link to a PS3 especially if you watch lots of Blu-ray films.

Well worth every penny if you a ask me.