best DVD audio outputs???

[asg420]

Hello again,

I have what some of you will consider probably a pretty basic question.....but your explination will be greatly appreciated!

What is the benefit of using 6 channel audio outputs from your DVD player? Is it better to use an optical or coax output into the processor?

I currently have a Denon 3800 DVD player - I may want to upgrade this piece as well but want to first try to get the best sound possible from this player for now.

Thanks again!

asg

[aud19]

For Dolby Digital / DTS stick to the digital outputs. You have to use the 5.1 analog outputs to hear any of the high resolution tracks on DVD-A / SACD unless your player/prepro has some sort of firewire or otherwise "secure" digital connection.

Jason

[theMaximus]

Use the 6 channel output for DVD-Audio and digital output (digital coax or optical) for movies. In order to listen to DVD-Audio, you have to use 6 regular RCA cables for 6 channel output. I would recommend connecting your DVD player with both connections and switch between multi-channel audio (DVD-Audio) and digital audio (DVD movies) with separate input in your receiver. Remember that both your receiver and DVD player have to support 6 channel audio in order to listen to DVD-Audio. Check the back of your equipment or owner's manual to make sure. I hope this information helps.

[asg420]

Thank you both!!!

Thanks guys -

Some VERY helpful inforamtion - I get it now....

One other question....Does the analog output from the DVD player provided un coded sound to the processor? Does the Processor do the decoding of DVD-audio or is the sound processed by the DVD player and trasnmitted via the analog ports in 5.1 channel decoding.

Cool stuff!

Thanks!

asg

[aud19]

Processed in player and output as analog

Jason

[asg420]

Thanks!

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Thank you!!! Good to know these things....

I love the cleanest, clearist, full bodied sound I can find.....I am now finally taking the time to learn how it actually all works! :B

Regards,

asg