Multi inputs for DVDs?

[Darren M]

My RSP-1066 reset to factory settings last night before I got home. My wife couldn't get any sound as the default for DVD is coaxel and we have optical connections. Anyway, she played around with it for a while and got sound by selecting the multi-inputs (I only recently hooked those up for SACD and DVD-A on my Denon 2900). Never occured to me to listen to DVDs through anything but the digital connections, but has anyone ever made a comparison (digital vs multi-inputs)?

Thanks

[aud19]

I haven't personally bothered but with the lesser bass management and delay settings in most players as compared to receivers/pre-pros I'd think you'll be better off with the digital connection. There's a reason people are ticked off that, other than with i-link compatible equipment, there's no digital connection for DVD-A/SACD.

Jason

[will1066]

I usually listen to music material on my Denon 2900 through the multi input. With movie material, I did a comparison between the Rotel and the Denon, and it was very close, with the Rotel possessing a bit more solid low-end.

[eelco74]

In general the 2900's weak point is the low end. Compared to a dedicated CD player, the bass on such a player is more tight. At least compared tot my RCD-975.

I always use the coaxial link, since I run a 6.1 setup. The 2900 has only a 5.1 analogue output.

[will1066]

Eelco, you and I are finding the same thing about the 2900. I do find it is a bit polite-sounding compared to my Arcam CD92 because of its shy low-end. And the Arcam is already known to not possess the greatest low-end. Still, the Denon is a fine machine at US$1000, and I would not have any problem with it as my CD player.

[eelco74]

I actually have sold my rcd-975. I already have a rack full of gear, and I found the difference too small to keep it.

In Holland I can get my DVD-2900 modified by VdMeedevoort. Thet have done some pretty neat modifications for Philips and Sony dvd/SACD players. The difference was absolutety stunning.

They will do the 2900 and still keep the warrenty. So after my rsp-1068 upgrade, the modification might be next. It will solve the weak lower end I have heard.

[pbarata]

eelco74,

Can you please post the contact info on VdMeedevoort?

Thx
PBarata