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In Reply to: Common Q -- why do I need an AV pre/pro? posted by weinstro on January 12, 2006 at 09:32:53:
No reason why you cannot simply use a 6channel analog preamp BUT you will find these to be pricier than a receiver and comparable to many pre/pros. However, I generally prefer analog pres.If you need to decode DD from a cable box, however, you will need a decoder as, afaik, all STBs have only digital and analog/stereo outs.
Kal
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One thing I'm confused about is best captured in this quote, from
http://www.prillaman.net/ht_info_2-receivers.htmlIn some cases, the DVD player includes a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder; if this is the case, the player can be connected to the receiver with six analog audio cables (left, right, center, left surround, right surround, and LFE). This is typically only recommended if you have an older "Dolby Digital ready" receiver that lacks the onboard decoding but includes the six-channel analog input needed to connect an external decoder.
My player has the aforementioned decoders. I don't have a multichannel receiver, preamp, or pre-pro yet. Is there an assumption that the decoding in the player will be inferior to decoding an in AV receiver? Or is there something else I'm missing?
Thanks and regards,
Rob Weinstock
The pre/pro will usually be better as a general rule but don't count it. I haven't researched this in detail recently but if your source player has a decent DD/DTS decoder and has very good DAC and volume control implementation, than you might be able to live without a pre/pro. If you have a requirement for a DAC for multiple sources (e.g. satellite/cable box + Universal player), than a pre/pro is a requirement unless your source player accepts DD/DTS digital inputs from other sources.
Thanks, Mr. Rubinson.What is an STB? And can you recommend an adequate external decoder?
Thanks and regards,
Rob Weinstock
STB = set top box (for cable or satellite reception)I cannot recommend a current MCH decoder. You can either buy an inexpensive AVR and ignore the amps or you can search for a used DD decoder on eBay. They were made back in the dawn of MCH.
Kal
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