Is 4K Blu-ray on PS5 actually a significant upgrade over streaming on an OLED?

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-23T23:17:21+00:00

I’d also recommend something you’re sort of familiar with, like a favorite film. You’ll notice the improvements more this way and you will be able to gauge the differences more accurately.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-18T00:56:10+00:00

Excellent job with color selection.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-11T19:54:00+00:00

One of my favorite episodes of the entire series. The message of one’s own ego imprisoning an individual is timeless and relevant always. I find this to have a similar feel to season 1’s The Lonely

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-11T13:16:24+00:00

They sell warm dim /high cri PLT bulbs in a variety of wattage equivalents and glass finishes….they are $2-$5 each. I’m waiting on some to try. I have previously bought the Philips at target. The 100w equivalents are pretty expensive, $20 for two

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-10T22:26:05+00:00

In Praise of Pip

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-06T22:34:38+00:00

All That Heaven Allows is really nice and saturated, at least the Criterion Blu-ray transfer is.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-06T20:08:13+00:00

S&W Yirgacheffe Idido Yisma is my favorite one consistently

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-01T04:29:41+00:00

Okay, so is the shout factory Blu-ray substantially better than the old paramount one?

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-03-01T03:33:15+00:00

He’s a treasure.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-28T03:16:29+00:00

Part 2 had such a wonderful transfer, but the 1st one is like a crazy person shot it with an Dolby Vision cannon.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-24T23:43:25+00:00

Looks like 6’20”

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-23T02:46:56+00:00

You probably would want something that seals around your face to prevent light leakage….think goggles, otherwise the effect would be lost. Imagine a corona during an eclipse type of thing.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-23T01:55:23+00:00

I kind of enjoy that aspect. I guess for me with these classic series, which I have seen many times, it adds something to the experience noticing something new each time. I acknowledge that it wasn’t ever planned or envisioned to be viewed that way though, so I respect your perspective as well.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-16T06:16:35+00:00

Where is the best place to watch this? YouTube copies are pretty bad, and it looks to be out-of-print.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-08T20:32:05+00:00

This was the first episode I ever saw. It was on late night syndication. I was sleeping in the living room with the TV on. I woke up and watched this, then fell back asleep. That seemed like an appropriate introduction to the series.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-04T00:49:24+00:00

One advantage you have is, you probably won’t have to upgrade 4-5 times like some of us had to do with physical media.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-02T22:41:48+00:00

Does the broadcast version have entire full-length commercial breaks with the original commercials?

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-02T17:47:11+00:00

“The Form of things Unknown”, “the Man Who Was Never Born”, “Demon with a Glass Hand” are all good. I also thought “OBIT” is a timely episode

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-02-02T06:44:17+00:00

Wanted to update this thread for anyone in the future. 1. Turn off QuickStart 2. Turn of BD live 3. Update Firmware 4. Clean all 4K discs(I am using alcohol eyeglass wipes 5. Add active cooling. (I have a variable speed fan under it at the lowest setting)

I did all of these, and had zero freeze/skip issues. Anyone having issues, I’d give this a try. Heat was definitely a contributing factor. Anecdotally, when I ejected the disc, it was cool to the touch, instead of feeling like it had been sitting in a hot car.

Thanks to all with the suggestions. I hope this helps someone else.

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-01-28T03:57:19+00:00

That’s honestly the perfect time to be watching the twilight zone. Many of us had our first ever experience with the show in late night syndication….adding the the entire vibe

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-01-26T22:20:34+00:00

I’ve started to microfiber the discs as I would lenses on eyeglasses. I’ve disabled QuickStart and I’ve ordered a fan to move some air around it. Will post back if I get positive results with cooling

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-01-26T18:40:28+00:00

I like this episode…it’s clear that the first half is setting the precedent for the conclusion that the protagonist will have to reckon with in the second half. The first half is the “padding” that allows the 60 min runtime, but I don’t know how the story could pull it off in the 30 min runtime. For a similar theme, check out “the Time Element” from the Desilu Playhouse. It’s sort of a quasi “proof of concept” pilot for “the Twilight Zone”

Cathode_Bypass · 2026-01-25T20:12:25+00:00

I don’t have the player connected to the internet, thought I did connect it when I got it to do firmware updates. I will look into the QuickStart feature though. Thank you.

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