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• Re: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? - Oski 22:02:59 08/22/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? posted by oski on August 18, 2002 at 10:20:34:

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• Re: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? - jk@home 19:53:02 08/21/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? posted by oski on August 18, 2002 at 10:20:34:

  Unless you are using all full range speakers, you'll also need outboard bass management. I'm using a Sony DVP650 to Outlaw ICBM to Sony TAP9000...as you suggested. Sounds fine to me, but this was an upgrade to have DD/DTS decoding without replacing my old prologic preamp/processor. The other thing you lose is speaker distance timing adjustment, if that's important. Do you buy a new processor with DTS now only for it to become obsolete in 12 to 18 months when the Hi-Rez digital outputs become availible? I think I"ll wait.
  
  

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• Re: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? - michael w 05:14:24 08/19/02 (1)
  In Reply to: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? posted by oski on August 18, 2002 at 10:20:34:

  I'm not familiar with your Sony but usually the built-in decoders are not of the same quality nor as versatile as those in a separate processor.

  The degree of significance being dependent upon the discernment of the listener.

  Upgrading the EP9ES can be done by companies like MSB Technology but it's expensive.
  $600 for adding DTS to an EP9ES !!!

  http://www.msbtech.com/Catalog/FAQ/adddts.htm

  Unless you really, really must keep the EP9ES, I would sell it and buy a processor that includes a proper analog bypass eg. the Rotel RSP-1066 which has all the DD/DTS/DPL II surround modes plus can accept the 5.1 SACD output and leave it unmolested , ie.leaves it analog.

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  • Re: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? - Oski 08:05:43 08/19/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? posted by michael w on August 19, 2002 at 05:14:24:

    Thanks Michael for the suggestions, unfortunately both the Rotel and the MSB options are too expensive. I'm primarily a two channel guy that enjoys a good movie experience once in a while.

    Strangely I never really hear of anyone using the onboard decoder for DVD players, yet nearly all of them come supplied with it.

    I was amazed that the $200 DVD playre red book CD playback was quite good compared to my Musical Fidelity X-Ray that cost several times more.

    I think I'd be happy if the onboard DD/DTS performed as well against a stand alone processor.
    
    

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