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In Reply to: Re: All the sound is in PCM digital, it is .... posted by Scott on October 11, 2000 at 16:28:57:
Our Meridian has a selection of sources including "Direct", which is not truly direct because the volume is in the digital domain so all analog signals are upconverted, then down again. Fortunately it is an utterly transparent process with this unit although not so for all processors.So, to answer your question, what you need is a processor with a choice of DSP's which includes "direct". I guess this will achieve what you want and give you the option of Dolby surround later if you want it.
However it is only fair to add that many of the latest Dolby releases are well engineered and the surround sound is a pleasure to listen to. Some non movie documentaries and musical concerts are also sucessfully DD encoded although some are not so hot.
With SACD & DVD-A surround around the corner I suggest you choose a processor carefully with these in mind. The best option now might be a good used unit which will depreciate less when you are ready to make the next move. Many inmates have praised the earlier Meridian units and these occur relatively frequently on the used scene. However there could be quite a few others which would suit your purpose. Warning though, I read that many (e.g. Lexicon) that do movies well are not so good on music.
Hope this assists
Peace at AA
John
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