bobcat(Harmless) posted this on Sunday, 7th July 2002, 20:21
What is the benefit of having a dolby 5.1 decoder built into a machine as opposed to optical output if you are running it through a dolby/dts amp?
I cannot see the point of having both the optical and 5+sub coax outputs......or am i missing something?
RE: Dolby 5.1 decoder?
clayts(Elite) posted this on Sunday, 7th July 2002, 21:11
Correct !
If you have a digital amplifier that can decode dts and DD for you, the 5.1 outputs on a player (and hence an on-board decoder) are superfluous.
However, they can be used in conjunction with 5.1 speaker packages, and suitable ProLogic amps with the matching 5.1 inputs that can`t decode DD or DTS, so they`re not a complete waste of time.
Always better to stick to the digital cable route to your amp if you can :-)
