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Hi,
This is my first time here. I have got rid of AV receiver and surround speakers recently. I am very happy with my current system for stereo (see my system).
However, if possible at reasonable cost, I would like to enhance the sound from DVDs which I watch once or twice a week. I did some research here and there, and found two candidates which may enable me to do so. MD-10 and MDP3X. MD-10 is a virtual surround processor which takes in digital input from DVD and output analog to be connected to pre amp. MDP3X on the other hand, downmix DD/DTS and other multi channel signal to "ordinary" 2 ch digital signal so that "ordinary" DAC can convert to analog output.
My selfish dilemma is; my CDP has digital "input" so that the CDP CAN be used as a standalone DAC. Also, the CDP has optional analog volume control and I now connect it directly to power amp. When seeing DVD, I have to reconnect the IC through pre. If I get MPD3X, I probably won't have to reconnect any longer. DVD's digital out will be downmixed by MDP3X and fed into CDP's digital "IN", so that I can listen to CD and watch DVD with CDP's remote volume control. If I get MD10, I will have to reconnect (or always use pre) as I do now, but can get more "surround" sound with ambience, etc.So, which would you choose? If there are anyone who has experience with either of these, I would very much appreciate your input. I searched the archive, but all I found was questions and no answers...
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output a pcm (16 bit) output via its digital out? If so then you buy one cable and feed it to the DAC in your cd player. This is a very inexpensive way of dealing with the issue.
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Estes,
Thanks for your help. As you may have found, I finally figured out exactly the way you suggested a few days after posting the question. It was easy and inexpensive way, indeed. I should have posted what I found, but nobody seemed to care I did not bother. Yet, I am very grateful for your kind gesture. Thanks again. Ken
Ken. I am not on this site every day so it takes a while for me to respond. Anyway, I am going down the home theatre route. In my case I am adding a Acurus 3 channel amp, a Technics 500 processor and extra speakers to my 2 channel system. Hopefully it will not be a mistake. That said, my friend basically did the same thing and it did sound quite good. It also allows the family to be part of the experience in his case.I am wondering what you had before and why you got rid of it. Take care Ken and all the best for the holidays.
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