SSP-300 7.1 inputs

[begood]

I currently have a Fosgate FAP T1+. Just bought and returned an onkyo 885P (same as the integra 9.8) in hopes of obtaining the ability to decode the new HD audio formats. Anyway, I learned a valuable lesson, if a pre pro has a good preamp section you can let the bluray player decode the new formats. I returned the onkyo because, the fosgate sounded better via 7.1 input. I am looking into picking up a used SSP-300. I searched this forum and located a post that stated the SSP-300 does not apply any level or distance parameters for 7.1 input. When I reviewed the Classe manual, it seems to state the opposite. Can someone confirm which is correct?

Quote from manual (Page 28) In the SSP-300, these signals are passed through to the speakers with no further processing, in order to preserve the purity of the signal. When this input is selected, the SSP-300 provides only volume control (including the volume offsets used to balance all your loudspeakers to one another)."

[Blue-Eyes]

With the 7.1 input the level and distance can't be set in the processor. The level and distance must be set in the player.

[hd99yr]

With the 7.1 input the level and distance can't be set in the processor. The level and distance must be set in the player.

I have one and you can adjust the level of 7.1. fronts for sure, don't know about distance..

7.1 Channel Analog Audio Input
A 7.1 channel analog input is provided for use with a multichannel SACD and/or
DVD-Audio player. For reasons of copy protection, most such players do not
provide a high-resolution digital output. Instead, they use high quality analog
outputs.
In the SSP-300, these signals are passed through to the speakers with no further
processing, in order to preserve the purity of the signal. When this input is
selected, the SSP-300 provides only volume control (including the volume offsets
used to balance all your loudspeakers to one another).

the SSP-300 provides only volume control (including the volume offsets
used to balance all your loudspeakers to one another).