Is there a noticable real difference in audio formats (dd5.1, dts, etc)?

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Is there a noticable real difference in audio formats (dd5.1, dts, etc)?

10-04-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ra1024

The difference is very noticeable even with an older reciever. I don't have an HDMI receiver so my PCM is going over optical (not optimal) and the difference is very dramatic and I don't even have a trained ear.

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You are only getting 2ch PCM over optical. Anything more than 2ch is not possible for PCM over optical. You need either 5.1/7.1 analog outs on the blu-ray player with the 5.1/7.1 analog inputs on the receiver OR HDMI connection.

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