Topic: Reciever help!

[pfife]

I don't think you can do 5.1/DTS in analog, can you?

you can do 5.1 (not sure about DTS) by using the multichannel outs on the DVD to multichannel ins on the receiver

doesn't this kind of defeat the purpose?

you are going digital on the disc > d/a on the DVD player > receiver a/d > receiver d/a > speakers

correct me if im off here.

it does, I was just pointing out it could be done

OK, I didn't know - I always figured it was in the digital realm only - at least that's how I've always connected.

[jpschust]

I don't think you can do 5.1/DTS in analog, can you?

you can do 5.1 (not sure about DTS) by using the multichannel outs on the DVD to multichannel ins on the receiver

doesn't this kind of defeat the purpose?

you are going digital on the disc > d/a on the DVD player > receiver a/d > receiver d/a > speakers

correct me if im off here.

it does, I was just pointing out it could be done

well at least i know im good with my mini-me + mini-dac to go from my digital cable box rca outs > mini-me > mini-dac > bel canto > mcintosh mx134 > mcintosh mc206 > speakers

[nickgregory]

fwiw if you listen to multi channel SACD, unfortunately this is how you have to send the audio since the DVD is blocked from sending a digi signal

[Kyle]

I have the Sony STR-DA3000ES - I love it. I won't give it up until I get tubes (and I won't really give it up - just integrate it into the bedroom rig.)

That being said  - I had never thought that much of Yamaha receivers until  my friend auditioned his RX-V1500 - the unit really sounds nice. I prefer the Sony, but that Yamaha - not bad at all. Doug Oade has reported that the analog stage of the Sony x000es line is not so hot so the Yamaha may be a good solution if all of your connections are not digi-in...

[jbraveman]

I've been very happy with my Outlaw receiver (model 1050 now replaced by a newer model).  I did not do any direct comps with other boxes, however.   Only complaint now is I'm running out of digital inputs.  It will take 24/96 in from the digital out on my m-audio soundcard.  Also has the discrete 5.1 inputs.  outlawaudio.com