Re: DSP processors

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In Reply to: Re: DSP processors posted by wheezer on August 4, 2001 at 09:36:30:

I would suggest getting a new pre/pro with DPL2 which is Jim Fosgate's newest matrix decoding method (supposed to be better than 6-axis)...DPL2 would work nicely with Dolby Surround encoded material like cable and regular TV. Problem is that there are very few preamps with this mode right now and they are kinda pricey but cheaper models will soon hit the market.
Are you dead set on using the Fosgate? If so, an option would be to obtain the MSB 5.1 analog in upgrade and either a DD/DTS processor or DVD player with DD/DTS decoders inside of it. You would then run output from either the aforementioned processor or DVD player, respectively, into the Fosgate unit. But, you might still run into the problem of too few inputs for analog sources (and digital if you use a DVD player with internal DD/DTS decoders).
Personally, I think a better option would be to buy a different preamp; you might be able to find a used Citation 5.0 for around $1000. The Citation 5.0 uses Jim Fosgate's matrix decoding schemes (except the new DPL2).
As for the audio/video separation, I run audio into processors and video into the monitor. Some do not, they use a receiver or preamp as a switcher and to obtain an on-screen display. IMO, one might as well keep the audio and video separate if the display device has enough inputs to accept one's video sources. IMO, it is not a good idea to run audio from a monitor to a processor as TVs do not offer 'clean' pass throughs (in general).
Hope this helps.

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Topic - DSP processors - wheezer 04:04:06 08/04/01 (7)

Re: DSP processors - JohanK 09:02:11 08/04/01 (6)

Re: DSP processors - wheezer 09:36:30 08/04/01 (5)

Re: DSP processors - JohanK 22:01:11 08/06/01 (4)

Re: DSP processors - wheezer 22:24:44 08/06/01 (3)

Re: DSP processors - JohanK 10:19:37 08/12/01 (2)

Re: DSP processors - wheezer 10:51:58 08/12/01 (1)

Re: DSP processors - JohanK 12:00:31 08/12/01 (0)

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