Hi David

I've just purchased an EP35 and overall I'm quite impressed. I have mine connected to my G68 by both analogues an the optical digital out and have set up a phantom source so I can easily switch between the two. I would have thought that this set up would be suitable for you also as you have ample input options on the G68. You can then compare Dolby THD via analogue and DTS etc via the digital input. In this respect (to date) I prefer a well mastered DTS track via the digital output.

SD performance of the EP35 and G98 compares favourably although haven't done many A/Bs in this respect. Comparisons I have done have been into my 720p projector. Let's put it this way, I was happy enough with the EP35 to sell my G98 recently.

There are a few annoying features of the EP35. You have to enter a time and date everytime you turn it off. Also when switching from analogue to the digital output you have to toggle between PCM and bitstream out in the menu. If you leave it on bitstream, the bass managment setting on the analague outputs don't function correctly. Lastly, although quiter than its predessors, the EP35 is not as quiet as I'd like.

Overall though I rate the player quite highly and with the current disk offer, I think its purchase is a no-brainer.

Cliff











Main system - Sources (Kodi-HTPC, Vero 4k, FireTV, Sat) into Trinnov Altitude 32 (8-16) (+Roon), Trinnov Amplitude 8 amp & Vivid Audio (Giya G3, V1.5) and REL Stentor III speakers. Others: F80 + Raspberry Pi and other Pi systems.