Video Asylum

Posted by Real (A) on March 30, 2008 at 08:38:35

In Reply to: RE: Do you have your player decode the DTS HD MA? Or do you send the bitstream to the Integra for decoding? NT posted by Jazz Inmate on March 30, 2008 at 00:27:11

The BD-30 does not have any internal decoders, and with the 9.8 one does not need them. I bitstream from the BD-30 to the 9.8. The only source connections to the 9.8 are HDMI. This is where the piece shines. The analog inputs are to be avoided (at least in my system). I confirmed this with my vinyl setup (LP12 to Linto to 9.8).

BTW, my 555ES and Denon 2900 are now retired (may be used in a second system in the future). Based on Kal's review and other postings at AVR, I am now using the Oppo 980 for SACD, DVD-A, DVD, and CD. Like it a lot.