Ordering cables

[BluFunk]

Got Onkyo 606 on way and not sure of cables I need . I have a Philips CDR-800 player and have only ever connected it RCA style because thats all the old receiver had . What do I need for best connection just a Optical ? Also if someone could post a link to the correct cable for the sub I'm not sure which one it is on monoprice.

[MacDaddyOJack]

Optical connection will be best for that CD player. If you ever upgrade to a Blu-ray player, then you will need to get an HDMI cable pronto! HDMI is the only way to get HD audio and HD picture. The good news is that the 606 will allow you to do both, you just need a BD player and some HDMI cables.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Optical connection will be best for that CD player. If you ever upgrade to a Blu-ray player, then you will need to get an HDMI cable pronto! HDMI is the only way to get HD audio and HD picture. The good news is that the 606 will allow you to do both, you just need a BD player and some HDMI cables.

He has a PS3

[MacDaddyOJack]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

He has a PS3

Oh, I overlooked what was in his sig since he was asking about the Philips specifically.

OP, make sure you get HDMI(preferably 1.3) for the PS3, the best option for the Philips will be an optical connection.

[BluFunk]

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Optical connection will be best for that CD player. If you ever upgrade to a Blu-ray player, then you will need to get an HDMI cable pronto! HDMI is the only way to get HD audio and HD picture. The good news is that the 606 will allow you to do both, you just need a BD player and some HDMI cables.

Yeah like Beta said I'm running A PS3 for Blu and HD DVR with a HDMI . Got 3 the other day . As far as my other question .I know what the sub cables look like I'm just not sure what monoprice calls them so I can order it . Thanks for the confirmation of the optical link .

[crackinhedz]

Subwoofer cable.

[BluFunk]

Thanks Guys ,should have 7.1 by weekend !

[musicman1999]

Originally Posted by BluFunk

Got Onkyo 606 on way and not sure of cables I need . I have a Philips CDR-800 player and have only ever connected it RCA style because thats all the old receiver had . What do I need for best connection just a Optical ? Also if someone could post a link to the correct cable for the sub I'm not sure which one it is on monoprice.

It depends on which unit has the best digital to analog converter, the cd player or the receiver. If the cd player has the best dac then analog cables are the right choice, if not then digital connection is the right one, digital coax or if you need to, optical.

bill

[CAB]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Subwoofer cable.

Mmmmmmm. Subwoofer cable(s)

Edit: Yes this is a joke. I know it won't work with the 606.

[BluFunk]

Originally Posted by musicman1999

It depends on which unit has the best digital to analog converter, the cd player or the receiver. If the cd player has the best dac then analog cables are the right choice, if not then digital connection is the right one, digital coax or if you need to, optical.

bill

Thanks ,this all the DAC info I could find on this ,not sure what the 606 is running either . If anyone know which is better.

Introducing the first audio CD-recorder with MP3-CD playback, Philips CDR800 ACDR with 3-CD changer provides easy programming of more than 90 tracks for recording compilations and utilizes two recording speeds for advanced internal recording. The CDR800 also incorporates premium Digital Audio Converter (DAC) for superior playback quality. Engineered to be future-proof, the CDR800 is designed for easy upgrading to even recognize new music formats. In addition to recording, the CD-Recorder has a 4-disk changer mode that utilizes all decks for playback or shuffle, to provide longer listening pleasure. ??Focusing on quality and the integrity of the music recorded, Philips Continuous Laser Calibration ensures that the CD-Recorders keep the maximum quality of writing by continuously adjusting the laser power. The CDR800 features the Continuous Laser Calibration technology and sample rate converters that automatically convert audio signals with different sampling rates to the CD standard (44.1 kHz). This model us...