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Re: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor?

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michael w

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In Reply to: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? posted by oski on August 18, 2002 at 10:20:34:

I'm not familiar with your Sony but usually the built-in decoders are not of the same quality nor as versatile as those in a separate processor.
The degree of significance being dependent upon the discernment of the listener.
Upgrading the EP9ES can be done by companies like MSB Technology but it's expensive.
$600 for adding DTS to an EP9ES !!!
http://www.msbtech.com/Catalog/FAQ/adddts.htm
Unless you really, really must keep the EP9ES, I would sell it and buy a processor that includes a proper analog bypass eg. the Rotel RSP-1066 which has all the DD/DTS/DPL II surround modes plus can accept the 5.1 SACD output and leave it unmolested , ie.leaves it analog.
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Re: Using the built-in DD/DTS decoder through Sony TA-9000ES vs. processor? - Oski 08:05:43 08/19/02 (0)
Thanks Michael for the suggestions, unfortunately both the Rotel and the MSB options are too expensive. I'm primarily a two channel guy that enjoys a good movie experience once in a while.
Strangely I never really hear of anyone using the onboard decoder for DVD players, yet nearly all of them come supplied with it.
I was amazed that the $200 DVD playre red book CD playback was quite good compared to my Musical Fidelity X-Ray that cost several times more.
I think I'd be happy if the onboard DD/DTS performed as well against a stand alone processor.

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