tkot Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 my pre/pro has all the software,and high quality dacs to do the d/a conversion of these formats. can i use my currant cv player, if i use the digital out, and use it for transport only? or do i need to get a sacd/hdcd compatable player? thanks jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Very few CD players and pre-amps support the digital connection for passing SACD bitstreams. The ones that do typically use a proprietary connection of some sort. Denon and Pioneer are 2 brands that come to mind as permitting a digital connection for SACD but I believe you must be using the compatible same-brand model of CD/receiver. Can you tell us the make/model of your pre-amp and CD player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkot Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 nad t163 pre/pro, nad 5170 cd with digital outs jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 The NAD T163 does process HDCD signals but it does not decode SACD signals and has no provisions to accept them digitally. The only approved method to transmit SACD signals digitally from a player to a pre/pro is via a firewire (1394) connection as found on more than a few models of pioneer elite receivers. Here is the NAD webpage for the T163 http://www.nadelectronics.com/ht_amplifiers/T163_framset.htm Its feature list includes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Digital ProLogic IIx, ProLogic IIx, DTS, DTS ES, DTS NEO:6, Matrix 7.1, EARS, Enhanced Stereo Surround Modes HDCD Decoding, Stereo Bypass 192kHz/24 bit DACs for all channels 6 Video Inputs all S-Video and Composite, 2 tape loops HDTV Compatible Component Video on 3 Inputs and 1 Output 3 Audio Inputs, 1 Tape Loop 6 Digital Inputs, 4 Coaxial, 2 TOS Link freely assignable 2 Digital Outputs, 1 Coaxial, 1 TOS Link 7.1 Analogue Input Analogue input levels are adjustable for best S/N ratio Pre-amp Outputs employ discrete component buffer amps for ultra-low output impedance and high current drive Zone 2 A/V PreOut with independent source and volume RS-232 port interface for advanced control systems and software upgrades Firmware upgradeable via RS-232 port 3 x 12V Trigger Outputs, 12V Trigger Input IR Input, 3 x IR Output All Inputs can be renamed, and preferred surround mode is saved to input location 5 Custom Scenario Presets store unique speaker setting (Bass Management) surround mode and tone control settings for instant recall HTR-2 - 8 Device Illuminated Learning Remote with Macro function ZR-2 Remote with unique Zone 2 commands Here is a great description of the firewire system http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/article/0,,2076_4151_20798228,00.html i.LINK i.LINK connectivity, a.k.a. IEEE1394, is an advanced digital interface that provides jitter-free transmission of audio-even high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD-between similarly equipped components. Digital Transfer The i.LINK connection can be found on select Elite DVD Players and AV Receivers. Audio content-for example a DVD-Audio recording-is transferred between i.LINK-capable components in a completely digital state, maintaining the original high quality level. Digital Transfer, No Noise Previously, the transfer of audio information required the signal to be converted back and forth between digital and analog, which degraded the signal and resulted in a higher noise level. Plus, up to six analog cables were required for the transfer. One simple digital connection Now, just one digital i.LINK cable is required for high-end digital transmission, replacing those six analog cables. Besides yielding higher quality, i.LINK reduces the "wire maze" behind your components. i.LINK Benefits Big bandwidth, high-resolution audio signal transfer Perfect for DVD-Audio and SACD Content stays digital, for higher signal purity One digital cable, vs. six analog cable Also enables two-way communication between similarly-equipped components Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkot Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 so the answer would be to upgrade to a sacd player and use the 7.1 analogue input?? and thanks minn male42 for clearing that up. i guess i should know more about my own equipment before i ask the question!! jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 ---------------- On 11/28/2004 11:49:10 AM tkot wrote: so the answer would be to upgrade to a sacd player and use the 7.1 analogue input?? ---------------- exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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