bvbull200 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Sorry if this question is on the board somewhere, but I couldn't find an answer. I have a Pioneer DVD Player, the DV-578A, it is a SACD/DVD-A player as well. Now, I know its not the best player and I've read about some great players for a future upgrade, but what I would like to know is, is it better to decode DD and DTS through the player's multi-channel output, or to send a digital signal through my digital coaxial cable and let my Yamaha HTR-5760 receiver do the decoding? It may be an obvious answer, and I've listened to both on some reference material and from what I have discovered, it has sounded a little better through digital coax, and I probably just answered my own question. Just wanted to see what everyone else thinks and if its worth going back and tinkering with my settings on both my receiver and DVD player if the multi-channel output has a higher potential for sound quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOTERDOG Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I would connect both the digital coax or optical plus the 6 channel analog cables. Obviously for SACD and DVD Audio you will want to use the 6 channel analog outs, your yamaha should have a button marked direct or external input. Thats for SACD/DVD A. For DD or DTS you have many choices here. 1. For DD & DTS let the DVD player decode it and send the signal via the 6 channel analog outs. 2. A-B the source and determine what sounds best to you either coax or as I said above the analog outs. Typically most people find the sound better when the Pre Pro does the DD/ DTS decoding but that depends on the DVD Player and your Pre pro. You want to always use you analog out for SACD & DVD A, not the DD or DTS tracks. Even though some disc will have 24-48 for both the DTS & DVD A tracks, DTS is still a loosy format. Bottom line is, Yes you did answer your own question and I am rambling[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I agree - hook both up both connections methods and switch back and forth to see what sounds best to you. For me, my processor does a better job than my DVD player, so I only use the analog connections for SACD and DVD-A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 going back and tinkering with my settings That's half the fun, isn't it? At least it is for me! Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I have settled on the coax (50 ft lengths) rather than the toslink with my limited hearing range (20 to 12.5khz) and antiquated DVD and CD players. Didn't notice any difference except some slight volume changes. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvbull200 Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yeah, I've always kept the multi-channel connection for SACD and DVD-A (had the player for a little over a year now). I originally used digital coax because my old receiver had no more optical inputs (talking about a cheapy...had ONE optical input). I'm satisfied with decoding all other DD and DTS signals with my current receiver. There are very limited adjustments on my DVD player for tweaking everything. *Sigh* I guess thats more motivation to upgrade again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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