Faulty DTS-HD MA Decoder in Certain Receivers

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Originally Posted by Kris Deering

Hey Guys,

Thought I would chime in. I have experienced this 3 times now and will say there is no exaggeration at all. Anyone who hasn't experienced it will probably make light of it but the crack has more in common with a high powered rifle or firework going off in your room than a simple pop. All three times it has happened I thought for sure I blew something up in the room. I have had 2 speakers damaged from it, a center channel and a right main. All three times were with DTS-HD MA tracks. The first was the import of Hannibal Rising via the HD-A35, the next was 1408 via the A35 and then the latest being The Golden Compass via the BD30.

The cheap cable thing is not an issue. I am using Nordost HDMI interconnects all around. I am using the Onkyo Pro PR885 processor. Every time it happens it is fully repeatable. The same thing does not happen if I am playing back the DTS core or have it converted to PCM, so my guess is it is in the extension packet.

This is a VERY real problem and anyone that actually experiences will take it quite seriously after they almost **** their pants. If you are playing back and moderately high levels, you WILL KNOW without the slightest doubt that it has happened. Saying it could damage speakers is probably taking it lightly, I would worry about amplifiers as well.

Kris is an expert and a professional, so this confirms a real issue.

Gary