Would this unit play DVD-A?

[johnrd]

Curious if anyone has played around with one of these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-10-cadil...h_Receivers&hash=item19c861de2b#ht_500wt_1202

 

[jsulzinger]

From the picture it looks like the DVD logo in the bottom left hand corner of the unit is the "DVD AUDIO/VIDEO" logo which would indicate that it is a hi-res unit.

 

[johnrd]

Thanks for the reply.

I remember listening to the STS model a few years ago equipped with the 5.1 surround system and was impressed.

Sadly, newer GM models will still play DVD-A but now downmix discrete rear info. They then re-create surround from that blend. It ends up sounding like sludge.

Confusing which units do/don't fold-down.

Simpler solution would be an in-dash Oppo mobile unit. And while I'm dreaming, toss in Navigation, Blu-ray and Bluetooth.

Course, there's always a chance, these will liquidate via online auction.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/09/bose-media-system-crams-gps-media-playback-into-your-dash/

Personally, I think their aesthetics are kind of cool. (Someone commented that they looked cheap.)

 

[Chris Gerhard]

I couldn't find any information regarding playback of DVD-Audio with the Denso DW468100-6100, GM part #25851426 so I tried other automakers that use Denso GPS/DVD units. It appears Toyota and Lexus models have used this Denso model but again, no clear indication of DVD-A. Here is another auction and if the picture of the faceplate in the body of the auction is supersized, the lower left logo sure looks like the DVD Audio/Video logo but it is too blurry to know for sure on my laptop.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CADI...708005?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item415cbc23a5

 

[Chris Gerhard]

Here is the Denso Wikipedia page, perhaps contacting Denso by email will get an answer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denso

My girlfriend's Hyundai has a DVD/Navigation system and I believe it is a different Denso model and it doesn't pay DVD-A, only the DVD-V section.

 

[elroy]

"the uMusic mood-sensing system"? I couldn't find anything on this that was helpful, but will it change songs based on your mood? Might not be good for the Southern CA freeways at rush hour...