Onkyo 605

[jcook71506]

Wouldn't the multi-channel sound better? Or no?

Originally Posted by Slec

From BD30, HDMI to a receiver is the only way to get TrueHD and DTSHD-MA. IT can transmit PCM as lossless though.

BD30 > HDMI > Receiver (set to bitstream = lossless)
Receiver > HDMI > tv

If the BD30 can do, which I don't know if it can or not, you could go
BD30 > Component > TV

[Slec]

Originally Posted by jcook71506

Wouldn't the multi-channel sound better? Or no?

in this case no, because the BD30 cannot internally decode TrueHd and DTSHD-MA. You can only get access to them through HDMI to a receiver that can decode it (the 605 can!!). PCM can be sent over HDMI no problem. you'll have access to all the HD codecs over HDMI, and much better sound.

By using multichannel with a BD30, you are only getting the PCM lossless track, everything else is plain old Dolby and DTS. Not the lossless variety...

stick with HDMI to the receiver and bitstream the info. You will not regret it!

[ixlegitballinxl]

Because the ps3 sends out the truehd sound through pcm, the 605 receiver will not display "truehd" on your receiver screen" it will say pcm multi channel.

[BeardedNinjaGuy]

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

Because the ps3 sends out the truehd sound through pcm, the 605 receiver will not display "truehd" on your receiver screen" it will say pcm multi channel.

Hes using a BD-30, not PS3.