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The Oppo's multi channel outputs go into the Arcam's multi channel input, which bypasses any digital processing and goes straight to the amplification stage. So I can't have the Oppo's signals go through the Arcam and then use the Arcam's pre-outs to connect to a power amp. Only hdmi has the bandwidth to transport an HD signal, digital Coax and optical toslink do not have enough bandwidth to carry an HD signal unfortunately. And my comment about the audiophile-esque connections pertains more to using a splitter to join the outputs of the Arcam and the Oppo. I have no problems with Monoprice stuff or radioshack stuff, even if I do believe in the difference higher end stuff can do. And the difference between hdmi and multi channel outputs is which unit does the actual signal decoding if I'm not mistaken. I believe the Oppo's DACs are better than the Arcam's, in stereo mode at least. There might be a way to have the Oppo decode the signal and then send it to the Arcam in lpcm format, but I'd rather bypass any processing stage within the amp and have the signals be sent straight to the amplification stage. Don't know here if I'm making any more sense then before lol Well, I'm glad the op has a pending sale. I was seriously considering it. I think this thread has now opened Pandora's box again for me lol

True that, but I need to get the coin from somewhere, but then again, the AVR350 is going for much less than I think its worth on the used market right now. Trying to sell or trade my RF82 and RS42 to get 4 or 6 RB61 II. Maybe if I sell the RF82 and only get one pair of RB61 and keep the RS42 for now, then I could afford the Arcurus. Any takers? Lol the And only way that I see me being able to get the Dolby True HD and DTS Master HD from my Oppo would be to have a channel splitter join both the AVR350 and Oppo outputs into the Arcurus' inputs, and that to me, isn't really audiophile-esque. The AVR350 doesn't do hdmi audio decoding unfortunately, its one true fault imho, only video up scaling and pass through.

I'm very tempted. Been thinking abo going the pre/pro way for a while now. I currently have an Oppo BDP 83 feeding directly the multi channel inputs of my Arcam AVR350. I'm wondering if I could either get a pre/pro with multi channel pass through orbjust use the Oppo as a transport and get a pre/pro with better DACs and feed it via hdmi. I might be kinda off topic, but you and other forum members that have posted in this thread seem like yall pretty experienced home theater-wise and your insight could help me decide to sell the Arcam and get your amp instead

Hello to all forum members. I'm a new member and this is my first post. A pair of RF82 and a pair of RS42 a little over six months old, for sale or trade. RF82: 650$ RS42: 350$ Would trade the 82's straight up for a pair of RF62 II or two pair of RB61 II Would trade the 42's for a pair of RB61 II I just purchased an RC62 II and want to build the perfect timber matched HT setup, and since the Ref V line of speakers with the 6.5" woofers (except the RC64 II) all have the same 1500hz crossover point, I'm thinking this will do the trick. Still have all original boxes. Grills and speakers are 9.5/10 condition Willing to ship at buyer's expense and more then willing to provide you with a shipping quote. Check out my excellent feedback on http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/userfeedback.php?user_id=16956 I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada