Slim PS3

[azure]

Well its here
unfortunately, it does not have SACD playback

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/18/playstation-3-now-299-slimmer-version-coming-september-1st/

one of the advantages of this new model will be a quieter mechanism;

[PS3SACD]

It would have been a true surprise to see SACD playback reintroduced in a new cost-down model.

Read our analysis and coverage on the front page: http://www.ps3sacd.com/index.html#_20090819

[The Seventh Taylor]

According to FCC documents, Sony is planning a 250 GB model along the lines of PS3 Slim (judging at least by the type number CECH-2001B).

See http://www.qj.net/FCC-documents-point-to-250GB-PS3-Slim-from-Sony/pg/49/aid/133967

While it's not likely to reintroduce any of the features lost earlier I'm curious about the specs as this is in any way some sort of high-end model.

[Jens]

[raveer]

If there is any owner of the slim here can you plese try to bitstream DSD-Disc to receiver? Material for testing can be obtained at www.wheatus.com.

[PS3SACD]

We haven't got our hands on a PS3 Slim yet but did just get confirmed by Sony that the Slim will play DSD Discs, however despite the new HDMI chip will not bitstream DSD, only output it in (high-resolution) PCM format.

We'll make sure to add it to the front page as soon as our web editing software is operational again.

[raveer]

Thank you very much for the info. Keep up the good work.

[TJ-Max]

What is the difference between a DSD CD and a SACD. I thought they were the samething.

[PS3SACD]