darthdave Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Yea Im finding alot of older stuff but really new hd format sound proccesors elude me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jopez Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Don't be to confused; its quite simple. If your HD device doesn't require HDMI for HD audio and video output, as well, if your reveiver/pre/pro allows analog MPCM connections (DVDA, SACD) then you are set for the current HD codecs. Per HD-DVD and Blu-Ray specs, the audio files are unpackaged/decoded at the player level, and then sent to the receiver/pre/pro for playback. Those packages if you will are TrueHD, DTSMA etc, which unpacked are nothing more than super high resolution PCM files. I beleive there was talk that future interations of HD-DVD and Blu-Ray specs would allow for the audio files to be sent for decoding to the receiver/pre/pro instead of at the player level. Hope that helps, and anyone else with more current information, please correct me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdave Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 So basically if the player has onboard decoding Im all set running it through discreet analog connections? I will be running 7.1 hopefully as alot of the new HD movies are coming now. I thought I read somewhere that there was a difference between hirez PCM and raw DTS-HD or DolbyTrue...... Most really new AV receivers tout onboard decoding as a superior option. Maybe someone was trying to sell me something. By the way I really appreciate all of the help from people who arent trying to sell me a product as I am really new to alot of this terminology and technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Onkyo Pro offers the PR-SC885 which has processing out the wazoo. It handles the subject formats via HDMI. Be aware that not all high-definition players will pass DTS-HD MA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdave Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 I guess hdmi is basically what I was after and that Onkyo looks like It will fit my needs perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakedmb Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Also, check out the Integra DTC 9.8. http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?class=Separates&m=DTC-9.8&p=i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Any new suggestions ? Im looking to buy a new pre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Marantz AV8003 SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I'd go with processing out the wazoo, rather than up the wazoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 To the best of my knowledge, if your player will do the decoding and you have a HDMI input of any level on your pre-pro, you can hear any of the new sound formats. The sound should be identical wether the data is decoded in the player OR pre-pro. Look at pre-pros from NAD, Integra and Anthem, depending on your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 How are you liking your D2 ? Do you know if ARC is available for the D1? Also, TV broadcast HD , are they including HD sound? I notice some HD channels are not even DD. If True HD is not being transmitted yet, its really no big benefit to me, neither is HDMI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 How are you liking your D2 ? Do you know if ARC is available for the D1? Also, TV broadcast HD , are they including HD sound? I notice some HD channels are not even DD. If True HD is not being transmitted yet, its really no big benefit to me, neither is HDMI. I absolutely love my D2. It has performed flawlessly and has all the versatility and adjustments you'd ever need. On top of that, the sound is incredible. It was a large step up from the HK I had previously. I don't know if ARC is available on the D1 or not. It all depends on if it has the second board in it. You could most likely find out over at the AVSforum with a quick search. I'm also not sure if the new sound formats are broadcast or not. I do know that multi-channel audio IS broadcast in some form or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 ThanksCECA, sound quailty in my main priority. I hope it sounds as good or better then my B&K. The D1 will be here early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 ThanksCECA, sound quailty in my main priority. I hope it sounds as good or better then my B&K. The D1 will be here early next week. I'd be surprised if it didn't. Pics and impressions when you get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Here's my D2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Sweeeet!! My Anthem should be here tomorrow. Your not helping my patience [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Sweeeet!! My Anthem should be here tomorrow. Your not helping my patience (Threadjack in progress) What amp(s) are you going to pair it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 You can also use the Blue Ray DVD player to do the sound formats too. I did with my Sony BR Player passing it direct through the Sunfire. CECCA OK,..... wow... I am speachless! And as you know, that takes a lot too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 CECCA OK,..... wow... I am speachless! And as you know, that takes a lot too! I'm sure that's how your LaScala HT would leave me[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Sweeeet!! My Anthem should be here tomorrow. Your not helping my patience (Threadjack in progress) What amp(s) are you going to pair it with? I like the sound of B&K AVR with my 7s ...so I went with a B&K Reference amp. I did give a Cary 11 preamp a try, besides something being wrong with it, (audio drop out) the EQ sucked. I am not impressed with Cary Audio experience. If im not happy with the Anthem, your to blame lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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