If my playbar does not support DTS (it does support Digital Dolby 5.1 using optical input), will I be able to get DD 5.1 using this on DTS audio?
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Yes you will get DD5.1. You need to make sure the output is set correctly, depending on what is doing the actual decoding (TV, or the soundbar). It's in the switch instructions.
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This device doesn't do any transcoding/conversion of audio. It only pulls the audio from the source HDMI feed and sends it the digital optical/coax ports. If the source sends audio in a format that your soundbar/AV receiver doesn't support, this device won't help. It's mainly of use for people with HDMI source devices and soundbars/amplifiers that don't have HDMI inputs.
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I believe so. There are different setting using some DIP Switch for different modes.
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If credible = lossless HD audio tracks, then YES via the BD55's 7.1 analog outs. NO via the digital coax or optical outs - you'll only get the fallback lossy DD and DTS tracks (higher bitrate than DVD, but still NOT HD) to be decoded by your Yamaha AVR.BTW, wait for the DMP-BD80 coming in March '09, as current pricing for the now discontinued BD55 is completely ridiculous...
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This one has HDMI 1.3 instead of 1.2, and supports DTS 5.1. The older one you have doesn't natively decode DTS. It's only passthru. Those are the major differences I know about.
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It's only a two channel dac. It won't decode Dolby digital or dts. You'll have to set your player to output 2 channel PCM or buy a home theater receiver.
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Thanks for your question. I don't think this will play DSD. You may want to check with the manufacturer for both format verification as well as transfer procedure. This is an incredible sounding player.
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Thanks, Rushead. Excellent explanation. I'm concluding that if I go with the BD55, I can use its 7.1 audio outputs with the 7.1 audio inputs on my Pioneer 1015. Might be the best way to go, since I'm sensing the Dolby TrueHD and DTS might be significantly better than regular DD and DTS in 5.1.
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Well, it obviously doesn't have any idea whether a particular movie is BluRay or not. If the audio, whether DVD, BluRay or Satellite/Cable, is good, then yes it sounds excellent. It doesn't understand 7.1 audio. It wouldn't make sense for it to, since it is a single soundbar. So, you're not going to hear sounds 'behind' you, as with standalone speakers. I am quite please with the overall audio quality and the simulated DTS soundfield is quite impressive. Also, the bass from this is really amazing considering there is not subwoofer.
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If you want Dolby support for surround sound in your headphones you might as well get the Turtle Beach DSS or DSS2. For some reason the DSS supports Dolby 5.1/7.1 but the DSS2 doesn't list it. You need to make sure that you have an optical output that supports encoding for Dolby DTS/Digital in order to get it to work. I don't own any of the Turtle Beach products, so I can't give my opinion on it. You should considering going to the Head-fi forums about your comparison between Ultrasone 900 vs. Senn RS 170.
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Your cable box will only provide up to 5.1 dolby digital output depending on the type of connection (either optical or HDMI), if you are using an analog L-R connection you will only get stereo. Depending on the age of your blu-ray player it may or may not pass DTS-HD Master Audio over HDMI. You will need to read the owners manual of your blu-ray player to see if it will pass DTS HD, if so you will need to set the audio settings in the player to send it to the receiver to decode. If your blu-ray player will not pass DTS-HD over HDMI but will decode DTS-HD Master Audio internally you can set the player to output PCM via HDMI, in that case it will only show up on the display of the receiver as PCM but will in fact be DTS HD.
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According to ZVOX this unit does have dolby digital decoding via the optical input, don't listen to the other clueless people who responded. This zvox 430 unit will not decode DTS, DTS-HD or Dolby True-HD formats though, so if possible set your audio output from your source (TV, blu ray, etc) to PCM output in order avoid problems.
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If you're using a receiver that does its own DTS and/or Dolby decoding, you'll need to select "Bitstream" instead of "PCM" for the s/pdif and/or HDMI audio output. If you're using HDMI, the HDMI cable carries both audio and video signals. You don't need any other connections. If you're using digital coaxial or optical toslink audio cables, then you'll also probably be connecting the video via RGB component video. It is indeed possible to run with separate HDMI for video and coax/optical for audio. However, it is simply not necessary if you're using HDMI and only adds another layer of complexity. HDMI makes things simple. There is more info available here: http://hometheater.about.com/od/blurayandhddvd/qt/Blu-Ray-Disc-Player-Audio-Settings-Bitstream-Vs-Pcm.htm This ICOM BD780 player makes testing your audio outputs unnecessarily difficult. DO NOT rely upon the audio tests built into the menu system of this player! IT LIES! Pop in a 5.1 DVD or BD and test with that. Make sure that the movie is actually playing to test; most disc menus only play in stereo and not 5.1 surround sound. When I have this player set up in bitstream mode, the built-in audio tests fail to output to all of my speakers. However, when playing a 5.1 DVD or BD, it works just fine and outputs in full glorious 5.1 surround sound. I hope this helps anybody else who is frustrated by this otherwise decent player. The lack of an online manual or support website is just disgraceful.
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It has an S/PDIF output, according to the Patriot website.It supports DD and DTS, and this is what their product info .pdf says: "Box Office is optimized for full 1080P HD video playback, includes the latest in video processing technology, and a Dolby®/DTS™ encoder to create a stunning HD video and 5.1/7.1 channel surround sound experience on your home entertainment system."http://www.patriotmemory.com/products/specs/PCMPBO25.pdf
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Dear B. Ben,The DT soundbar will not pass a 4K signal. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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Is your receiver set for Dobly Digital or DTS only as opposed to auto-sense on that input?
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It has an S/PDIF output, according to the Patriot website. It supports DD and DTS, and this is what their product info .pdf says: "Box Office is optimized for full 1080P HD video playback, includes the latest in video processing technology, and a Dolby/DTS encoder to create a stunning HD video and 5.1/7.1 channel surround sound experience on your home entertainment system." http://www.patriotmemory.com/products/specs/PCMPBO25.pdf
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If credible = lossless HD audio tracks, then YES via the BD55's 7.1 analog outs. NO via the digital coax or optical outs - you'll only get the fallback lossy DD and DTS tracks (higher bitrate than DVD, but still NOT HD) to be decoded by your Yamaha AVR. BTW, wait for the DMP-BD80 coming in March '09, as current pricing for the now discontinued BD55 is completely ridiculous...
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The problem is 5.1 vs 2.1. Anything in dolby 5.1 needs a center channel speaker to hear the voice track clearly. Change the channel to 2.1 and you will hear the voices. Netflix is one service that offers this easily and hopefully others will get onboard.