RSP-985 DB25 5.1 CH Input

[fidalgoisland]

Sorry if this has already been covered....could not find with search. Does anyone know if it works to connect the RCA 5.1 analog output on a DVD player to the DB25 5.1 analog input on the RSP-985 using a RCA<->DB25 cable? Objective is for SACD and/or DVD-Audio support.

[wkhanna]

After looking at the back pannel diagram on Rotel's site, I guess you could (the manual only shows a DB25 cable running from RSP-985 5.1 output to an amp with a DB25 input).

I have heard it mentioned hear that RCA5.1<>DB25 cables can be rather expensive, but then again, so are 5 high quality RCA audio jacks?!?!

If your into DIY; look here:
http://www.rotel.com/support/techups/techup-H5.htm

and this is what you will see:

pin / Channel
1 Left +
2 Center +
3 Right +
4 Subwoofer+
5 Left surround +
6 Right Surround +
14 Left -
15 Center -
16 Right -
17 Subwoofer -
18 Left surround -
19 Right surround -

Are you wanting to use the decoding processor in you DVD instead of the RSP's?

[Kevin D]

You got it. The DB25 to RCA cables are getting more scarce since it didn't quite take off like THX had hoped.

Kevin D.

[Kevin D]

Are you wanting to use the decoding processor in you DVD instead of the RSP's?

He actually has to connect it that way to use SACD/DVDA.

Kevin D.

[wkhanna]

I don't quite have a handle on SACD/DVDA yet. Can you give me a quick lesson?

[fidalgoisland]

Thanks for the info. Yes, this is for SACD/DVDA. I have found a few searching the net for around $150.

[Kevin D]

I don't quite have a handle on SACD/DVDA yet. Can you give me a quick lesson?

They are high resolutions multi-channel music formats that for the most part can only be sent to a processor using 6 analog RCA cables. You need a DVD player that is capable of decoding one or both of those formats to enjoy them (this is usually a step up from standard DVD players).

Kevin D.

[gd]

I don't quite have a handle on SACD/DVDA yet. Can you give me a quick lesson?

Too much to type... read this primer:

http://stereos.about.com/od/homestereotechnologies/a/dvd_sacd.htm

May be of interest to you insofar as...
1. Yours is a music-first system.
2. The RSP-976 you're considering has connections for it.
3. Decent universal players can be had for cheap ($150).

The formats are struggling, and depending on your tastes, there may not be enough titles to suit you... but it takes little investment to easily hear the difference even on a modest system.

[wkhanna]

Wow!!!! Information Overload!!!
Great link......Just what I was looking for.
Thanks gd!

[Oyama]

Sorry if this has already been covered....could not find with search. Does anyone know if it works to connect the RCA 5.1 analog output on a DVD player to the DB25 5.1 analog input on the RSP-985 using a RCA<->DB25 cable? Objective is for SACD and/or DVD-Audio support.

Yes...it definitely works. I use a DB-25 to 2 RCA cable from my SACD player (Sony SCD-777ES) to the RSP-985.

[fidalgoisland]

Yes...it definitely works. I use a DB-25 to 2 RCA cable from my SACD player (Sony SCD-777ES) to the RSP-985.

Thanks for the info...what do you mean by "2 RCA"? Is this a typo? I found a cable I think would work but not sure I post the link due to rules for posting cable sites. Maybe I can email. Thanks again.

[Oyama]

Thanks for the info...what do you mean by "2 RCA"? Is this a typo? I found a cable I think would work but not sure I post the link due to rules for posting cable sites. Maybe I can email. Thanks again.

My SCD-777ES is only a 2 channel player, so I only need 2 RCAs out. For multi-channel you would need 5 RCAs out.

Here's a link to the one I'm using. It's a Professional heavy duty DB-25 male connector to 2 RCA Eichmann Bullet plugs.

Also here's the pin-out configuration if you decide to make you own.

A bit off topic here, but do you hear a static like noise when you lower or raise the volume control on your RSP-985?

[fidalgoisland]

My SCD-777ES is only a 2 channel player, so I only need 2 RCAs out. For multi-channel you would need 5 RCAs out.

Here's a link to the one I'm using. It's a Professional heavy duty DB-25 male connector to 2 RCA Eichmann Bullet plugs.

Also here's the pin-out configuration if you decide to make you own.

A bit off topic here, but do you hear a static like noise when you lower or raise the volume control on your RSP-985?

Understand now, thanks. Regarding the static noise...funny you should ask. My 985 was boxed up for about 1.5 yrs due to a move and I just recently started using again and noticed some slight static noise when adjusting the volume that was not there before. I have heard the method you suggested in your orginal post works but wanted someone else to confirm before I tried it. Thanks again.

[Oyama]

I have heard the method you suggested in your orginal post works but wanted someone else to confirm before I tried it.

Same here. Actually it's driving me so crazy that I just may attempt it some time soon. If I do, I'll make sure to let you know...