For those of you who are considering using a 7.1 analog

[JimShaw]

This is a follow-up regarding my using 7.1 analog.

My TV doesn't have an HDMI but I wanted to start using Blu-ray because SOUND not video is my button.

I wanted to get a Blu-ray with a 7.1 analog and connect it to my Denon 3805 (also without HDMI). I was told this would be my best hook-up until I purchased a TV with HDMI.

Because of all the info. I received from this forum, I ordered the Marantz BD8002. Because I found a Marantz receiver, SR70002, at such a great price, I decided to order it also. Damn it was all expensive. For a few weeks, I considered re-selling them to get my money back but I install them yesterday. Plugged in the 7.1 analog along with component for video.

This new system did sound better than my old DVD player and Denon 3805. But maybe not worth all the money now sitting on my credit card.

Today I called Marantz and asked them if it was possible to hook up the HDMI cable from the player to the receiver along with component cables for video and then component to the TV.

They said they weren't sure but they would do a test using their equipment and see if it could be done--"They would call me back". Yea, sure they will, I told myself.

About two hours later, they called. I was surprised. They said yes, they got it to work and told me how to setup the receiver and DVD player. I hooked everything up and put a CD into the player.

Out came the most beautiful sound I have heard. The music separation between all the speakers was amazing. I don't ever recall hearing a better sounding system.

Bottom line is the sound coming out of my ceiling is well worth the bucks spent. There IS a big difference between using the 7.1 analog and the HDMI cables for sound.

Another bottom line is I am extremly satisfied.

[SkillzthatKillz]

that's strange, then why is pioneer suggesting that everyone use the 7.1 outs for audio on that new $2200 ultra blu-ray player of theirs? oh btw im glad your setup is sounding so purdy

[allstar780]

probably because for that price it's doing a hell of a job... and anyone with a player like that likely has an entirely analog amping system.

[SkillzthatKillz]

i just always thought that HDMI was supposed to be the best way to connect anything, audio or video...am i wrong?

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by SkillzthatKillz

i just always thought that HDMI was supposed to be the best way to connect anything, audio or video...am i wrong?

That is what I heard. But I was also told because my TV does not have HDMI the best hook-up that I could do to connect a Blu-ray to a receiver was 7.1 if the receiver also had a 7.1 connection which my Denon 3805 did.

All I can tell you the difference between the 7.1 analog and using the HDMI for sound for me was astounding. It was day and night, the difference between regretting spending the money vs. now glad I did.

[Johk]

Originally Posted by JimShaw

That is what I heard. But I was also told because my TV does not have HDMI the best hook-up that I could do to connect a Blu-ray to a receiver was 7.1 if the receiver also had a 7.1 connection which mine Denon 3805 did.

All I can tell you the difference between the 7.1 analog and using the HDMI for sound for me was astounding. It was day and night, the difference between regretting spending the money vs. now glad I did.

It all comes down to which component as the best D/A converter and how the receiver handles the signal...

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by SkillzthatKillz

that's strange, then why is pioneer suggesting that everyone use the 7.1 outs for audio on that new $2200 ultra blu-ray player of theirs? oh btw im glad your setup is sounding so purdy

I have no idea - the DAC's in the player will be the same as the SC-09.

I'd rather use HDMI.