well,i can't be sure but maybe this disk was set up with DTS in mind because i listened in DD,pro-logic(2 different systems),stereo(2 different systems) all sounding like crap,and the tech. term may not be 'dropout' but that's what i associated it with but it seemed to happen when they moved around on stage and maybe someone was trying to pan the signals to make it sound like they moved around,and also the manager guy knew it sounded bad.
don't know,maybe when i get a chance to sit down and crank it up i'll hear it again(hope not),but just doing a casual listen at lower volume i couldn't pick up on it.
i'll update after the next 'jam session'

73Bruin, don't go by the posts, have you listened to LOTR's in 5.1 DTS -vs- 6.1 non-DTS? The separation and the surround effects are tremendously enhanced on the DTS soundtracks. I prefer listening to movies in the DTS formats without the rear center engaged than in 6.1 non-DTS with the rear center. I'm now in the market for a new DVD player that has the analog connections like Gonk suggested. I hope for future upgrades of the 1050 they include a firewire/usb port on the unit to enable EPROM software upgrades to allow for the possiblity for audio changes in the marketplace. In the spirit of the outlaw, has anyone tried to download the software from the Zoran chip or otherwise reassemble the software, upgrade and or correct this deficiency within the 1050?

just recieved my 1050 from a nice guy in new hampshire. so far great! BUT had the same problem as painttoad. old sony with digital cable out. will have to dig for the manual. onscreen menu is in greek. hopefully same fix. did spend $98 on a toshiba universal 4960. be here next week. figured id try the new formats for that kind of money. supposedly doesnt do anything great but more importantly nothing really bad. gonk question. show my newbeness. if i connect the new player with 5.1 analog and optical depending on whats playing will the 1050 choose or will the 5.1 hookup override thanks guys.

With both connected, the DVD input will use the optical - you'll need to select the 5.1 channel direct input (labeled "6CH" on the remote) for DVD-Audio and SACD.

let me clarify my question a little bit. with a player of this sort will i always have to let it do the processing or with "normal" digital soundtracks will it let the 1050 handle it? thanks again.

thanks gonk. didnt see your reply. will let u know .