My mind is frying--please help!

Posted by CDL [IP: 12.2.130.14] on May 22, 1999 at 17:20:43
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In Reply to: My mind is frying--please help! posted by S.West on April 26, 1999 at 23:58:29:

:If you want DTS in addition to DD, you have to make sure the DVD player has DTS out capability, and also that your receiver has DTS decoding. Some DVD players already have the DD decoding built in, but I'm not sure if there are players with built in DTS decoding. As far as difference in sound quality, I've heard that any difference is minute in contrast to the price boost for including DTS to your system. I have a DD setup and haven't even worried about DTS, I'm happy with DD.
The main difference between optical(Toslink) and coaxial is that optical uses light for data transmission and coaxial is electric. I've heard that due to the cheap connectors that come with Toslink, coaxial is the best choice, but both will serve you just fine.

: Ok I am trying to move from Dolby pro logic to Dolby Digitial. Now here is what I DO know:

: I am buying the Panasonic CT32SF35 TV.

: Here is what I need:
: A reciever
: A DVD player

: My confusion: Ok ideally I was looking at the Harmon Kardon AVR75. I am a big HK fan and all I have heard is good news. My challenge: That reciever is DD set but not DTS. Now if I want to keep my DTS options open, and get the best picture/sound from DVD, what do I buy? I have been looking at the JVC 501/D701 players.

: Specific questions :

: What is the best scenario for outputs on DVD and Receiver?

: What is the importance of 6 channels vs 5 on the receiver?

: Can someone please explain optical vs co-axial inputs on receiver and outs on DVD?

: I know its long but my mind shattered 10 minutes ago. Thanks for your help!

: -S.West

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