BD-P1500 Audio Encoding Question

[fastawdtsi]

Hey everyone';

I now have a BD-P1500 that runs through my HTR-6090 receiver through HDMI. I'm so indecisive on what audio format to use in the "Digital Output" option of the blu ray player.

I have tried all three with Ironman on blu ray and cannot seem to make a decision. PCM, from what I've read is the way to go, since my receiver does not decode TrueHD natively. My receiver recognizes the PCM audio stream and identifies it as "MPCM" which I believe means "Multi-channel PCM." When comparing the PCM and bitstream(s) digital output options of the player, I noticed that the bistream(s) options seem to have a fuller sound, while the PCM needs a bit more volume to compete -- is this normal?

Secondly, it looks like the blu ray player/disc when in bitstream (audiophile) mode, it still outputs a 5.1 Dolby Digital audio stream to the receiver, I assume the blu ray disc also has a DD 5.1 audio track? If thats the case, if/when I get a 7.1 TrueHD blu ray disc, will there also be a non-HD 7.1 audio stream when using the bitstream (audiophile) option?

Thanks so much,
Ernie

[musicman1999]

On your second question, there are no 7.1 tracks in DD or DTS. Also bitstreaming would not be referred as audiophile as your receiver would only be getting the core DD or DTS track as it does not decode new formats.
Om first question , have you balanced all your speaker levels, it might help but the truth is different tracks have different levels. Balance the volume and then judge, pcm is much clearer and cleaner than DD.

bill