Multi Channel Input Q - Blu-ray Forum

CRMA · 01-20-2008, 05:13 PM

I have a regular Sony DVD player and a Kenwood receiver that have multi channel out and inputs. With standard DVD will I notice a difference? I am running an optic cable currently.

My ps3 does not have multi channel so I wanted to find out if I could hear a difference in my other theater.

Werewolk Killer · 01-21-2008, 10:53 AM

Since you have a regular dvd player and a PS3. The answer is no. The multi channel input on your receiver is for when you have a device that can decode a audio signal that the receiver can not.

Example Dolby Digital HD, your receiver does not decode this. So, if you wanted to hear it you would need a player that can decode the signal and also has multi channel output so you can run the decoded audio into your receiver.

Hope this helps

crackinhedz · 01-21-2008, 02:26 PM

unless youre trying to play Super Audio CD's from your sony dvd player, than multichannel analog has no real benefit over the optical cable. Stick with optical cable.

01-20-2008, 05:13 PM	#1
CRMA Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 46 Trading Score:1	Multi Channel Input Q I have a regular Sony DVD player and a Kenwood receiver that have multi channel out and inputs. With standard DVD will I notice a difference? I am running an optic cable currently. My ps3 does not have multi channel so I wanted to find out if I could hear a difference in my other theater.

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01-21-2008, 10:53 AM	#2
Werewolk Killer Member Member since:May 2006 Location:Raleigh, NC USA	Since you have a regular dvd player and a PS3. The answer is no. The multi channel input on your receiver is for when you have a device that can decode a audio signal that the receiver can not. Example Dolby Digital HD, your receiver does not decode this. So, if you wanted to hear it you would need a player that can decode the signal and also has multi channel output so you can run the decoded audio into your receiver. Hope this helps

01-21-2008, 02:26 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	unless youre trying to play Super Audio CD's from your sony dvd player, than multichannel analog has no real benefit over the optical cable. Stick with optical cable.

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