Bruinsrme Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 The other day I noticed one of my dVD players has Multi channel outputs (5.1) and my receiver suports Multi channel inputs. I do not know anything about the multichannel feature and I am wondering if there is an advantage using multichannel over optical interconnects. Thank you, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Scott - Finally, a question I can answer (LOL). The multi-channel outputs from your DVD player simply employ the onboard DD/DTS processing of the DVD unit and output an analog signal rather than passing the digital signal to your preamp/receiver and allowing IT to do the surround processing. If you feel like experimenting, try both ways and see if you can tell a difference. If you can, go with it. If not, I'd suggest using the digital output (either optical or coaxial) and let the receiver do the decoding dirty work. That lets you keep all the bass management in one unit, rather than your DVD doing it for things IT decodes, and your receiver doing it for other source devices you may have. Plus, you have fewer cables to buy and deal with. One reason to use the player's converters comes to mind, and that is if it also decodes SACD or DVD-A. In that case, you'll need to use the multi-channel connections to obtain the enhanced quality of those formats. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted November 1, 2002 Author Share Posted November 1, 2002 Thank you, I wasn't sure if there was a benefit or not. I have been noticing the "higher end" or "higher price" players have these connections. Do know of any DVD players that offer the multichannel in 6.1? Thanks again Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 I would suggest that you try it both ways...my dvd changer is newer than my pioneer elite. the dvd decoder does a better job than my receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3T Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 ...also, the multichannel analogs are used for DVD Music disks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 I like analog more. More style, cooler sound, oldskool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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