In Reply to: Have to agree and disagree posted by Michael on January 2, 2001 at 15:01:40:
... the processing of the DVD sound is the reason for the differences you noted. Please do not be offended by this comment as, if I have located your system correctly, it is very high end. Interestingly we share similar front ends - you have a Pioneer Elite, we have a Theta Data III (dressed up Pioneer Elite) and we both have Toshiba DVD players.We just saw "The Matrix" (sound via a Meridian 861 which I understand was used in making this movie) a couple of nights ago on DVD and did not detect the deficiencies in sound you refer to.
However I have not heard the comparible LD and even if I had it the comparison would not be valid as the AC3 RF demodulator we use is a cheaper Yamaha. Prior to the 861 I had bad aural experiences with Dolby Digital sound.
We have a few operatic DVDs and the sound from them seems ok.
I note in your system comments you are building a custom house. We have done that & I'd be interested in comparing notes off line if you care to email me.
Regards
John
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