Blu-ray Audio question involving DVI

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by PMWilson

Exactly.
And...well, actually about $7K out of the $10K went to Sony.
Sony 60 inch Grand Wega LCD $5500
Sony Receiver 6.1 DTS/Dolby $600
Sony DVD player (top one at the time) $800
...but still.

I knew Blu-ray would work with it, but I like to be informed before I go out and buy Blu-ray. This forum is great for that. I like my Sony equipment, but damn there customer support is the worst for home theatre questions.

You're in good shape, don't sweat it. I have the 70" version of the same TV, as well as a 52" XBR LCD.

The LCD connects with HDMI on both end (I have a Pioneer Elite in between, but that's not the issue here). On my Grand Wega, I go from the Blu-Ray player to the TV with an HDMI to DVI converter.

DVI and HDMI are the same, except DVI does not carry audio. What you will do is go to the receiver with an optical output cable for audio, and the HDMI to DVI cable for video.

Your receiver will accept the core DTS and Dolby streams from the Blu-Ray player without hassle. Essentially, it will play Dolby 5.1 or DTS 5.1/6.1 streams, and sound pretty good, too.

Your TV has settings for the inputs on the back - the component, DVI, and S-video stuff, as well as normal antenna. I doubt if you're using the DVI connection now - your high-end DVD probably isn't using it, no doubt you're using RGB component - so you're free and clear, hook this stuff up!

HDMI to DVI cables are very common, and will probably run you $30-$60. There are also adapters that slip on to a normal HDMI cable, with a DVI connector for one end, but the full cable is a better solution.

No need to break into the piggy bank for a new rig just yet...