Using PS3 as player, what reciever should i get?

[G-money]

The PS3 has TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding on-board, so i don't need to buy a reciever that has TrueHD or DTS-HD right? I just need one that has Optical or HDMI switching correct?

If so please link me to the CHEAPEST one that can do HD audio.

[Driver_King]

Budget?

[JasonR]

This is the cheapest new receiver you will find that will accept the HD audio being decoded by the PS3. There are other options if you are up for refurb.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-...8628749&sr=8-1

[G-money]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Budget?

well, i'd like to spend maybe $200-$300

I know i can get one WITH TrueHD and DTS-HD for around $320-$350.

[sumik]

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...r-BLACK/1.html

I got this, great product, cheap, great reviews.
I believe people were somehow buying this on ebay for $230 with cashback, but don't quote me on that.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by G-money

The PS3 has TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding on-board, so i don't need to buy a reciever that has TrueHD or DTS-HD right? I just need one that has Optical or HDMI switching correct?

If so please link me to the CHEAPEST one that can do HD audio.

The CHEAPEST one would be the Sony STR-DG720, but I would recommend that you look into the Onkyo 606 or a Sony STR-DG920. Both can be had between $300-$400 and are much better recievers.

You cannot use optical for HD audio. So it has to have an HDMI input.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-Audio-Video-Receiver/dp/B0015HKR46/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1228628858&sr=1-2

[andyman1970]

Either way you still need to use HDMI to get the HD audio codecs. But you should know that a 5.1 is all you'll need as the PS3 can't decode 7.1 DTS anyway.

[Opips2]

Originally Posted by andyman1970

Either way you still need to use HDMI to get the HD audio codecs. But you should know that a 5.1 is all you'll need as the PS3 can't decode 7.1 DTS anyway.

WHAT!!!

I thought PS3 can handle decode DTS HD and DTS MA to receiver HD has 7.1 DTS??

I know that's only HDMI 1.3 is DD HD and DTS HD.

because upgrade firmware 2.41 on PS3 has decode DTS HD.

[Driver_King]

Here's a ridiculously awesome deal on the 606.

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by Opips2

WHAT!!!

I thought PS3 can handle decode DTS HD and DTS MA to receiver HD has 7.1 DTS??

I know that's only HDMI 1.3 is DD HD and DTS HD.

because upgrade firmware 2.41 on PS3 has decode DTS HD.

It can....

https://www.blu-ray.com/players/play...d=3&show=specs

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by andyman1970

But you should know that a 5.1 is all you'll need as the PS3 can't decode 7.1 DTS anyway.

What?

[G-money]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Here's a ridiculously awesome deal on the 606.

wow, man i wish i had the bills to jump on that.

[guitarist155]

stop with all the confusion it can decode to 7.1 dts-hd check here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=46636&page=11 funny how this was a while ago yet i remember waiting for it like a kid about to pee his pants

[Opips2]

Originally Posted by JasonR

It can....

https://www.blu-ray.com/players/play...d=3&show=specs

make me and

Thanks, JasonR

PS3 rocks!

[G-money]

now i'm just wondering if it'll be worth it to upgrade to HD audio and if you can actually tell a difference?

[guitarist155]

wait now i'm confused in those specs it says no next to sacd but mine plays stereo sacd over analog and will send out 5.1 dsd over hdmi ?

{ edit: nvm just noticed that's the 40g}

[Driver_King]

Have you read this yet? Upgrade NOW!!!!

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by G-money

now i'm just wondering if it'll be worth it to upgrade to HD audio and if you can actually tell a difference?

Yes. Detail, clarity, and envelopment would be my words do describe HD audio.

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by G-money

now i'm just wondering if it'll be worth it to upgrade to HD audio and if you can actually tell a difference?

I just upgrade this weekend to onkyo 606 and believe me when i say... You can see a difference!! I was always one of those non believers thinking it wouldnt make much of a difference but boy was I wrong.