The Official Integra DHC-80.2 Pre/Pro Thread - Page 64

OK, so I posted this a couple weeks ago regarding the delay in the Sonos Zoneplayer. The solution? Add a DAC. I just added a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic to the system, and the half-second delay has disappeared. Looks like the delay was originating in the jitter inherent to the unconverted digital signal. I hope this helps somebody.

Expensive fix, but I'm sure it sounds amazing. I'm told that the Sonos benefits greatly from the addition of an external DAC.

Glad it's fixed! I would not expect jitter to have anything to do with; more likely the processor and DAC in the Zoneplayer simply adds too much latency.

HI I just cancelled my Marantz av7005 order. I am considering a 80.2 but can get a 80.1 at a very low price,what are the major diferences between the two.And is there a 80.3 comming out soon. I am comming from a lexicon DC-1 anyone compared this against the 80.1 or2 Thanks in advance

Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and HDMI 1.4 3D
Next version will likely be announced late summer with availability mid to late fall.

Need some tips from the experts.

Today I have a Receiver TX NR 5007, but using a emotiva XPA 2 and XPA 5 as amp´s to my 7.2 system (all kef xq 40 and SVS sub´s) First Question

1 - Will I have a better sound quality by changing this receiver (Onkyo´s top) and buying the DHC? If yes, Will it be a significant improve?

2 - Since my system is a 7.2 can I use the extra 2 channels of the Integra to biamp my front speakers?

3 - Since I will be using the oppo BDP-95 connected with the integra through multi channel analog, I will not be able to use audissey, is that Correct? If so, how will I Equalize the sound?

4 - Does anyone know of a better Processor than the integra which have a 1.4 HDMI compatibility?

5 - Which one has a better sound quality, the MArantz AV 7005 or the DHC 80.2

Thanks in advance

Ash

Dunno for sure but it is possible.

Use the HDMI. If you gain access to Audyssey, it will improve overall sound compared to the "purist" connection. More on that here: http://www.stereophile.com/musicinth..._44/index.html

Classe,

I hope to find out this weekend.

Finally! Look forward to you sage comments on the 80.2. Especially with respect to xt32 versus xt.

the pre-pros are usually release Oct/Nov

2) what 2 extra amps ? the dhc is a pre-pro and since u only have 7 channels of amp, don't u need 2 mo' amps to bi-amp ?
5) u'r asking on the Integra thread if a non-Saul Marantz-Marantz sounds better .. ?
C'mon now !

I was thinking on buying another xpa2 to biamp the front speaker if the DHC allows it

Regarding my question of integra vs Marantz I honestly don´t see any problem just because we are on the integra thread, after all I do not think I am posting questions to the owners of the integra company.

All prepros allow for it: Just use a pair of Y-connectors.

Woo HOO!

Sure, but not until you buy an 80.2.

I just realized that the 80.2 seems to be enabling 30-bit Deep Color by default on all video signals. If you hit the Home button and toggle to Info, the on-screen display will show 24 bits for input (for a cable box let's say) and 30 bits for the output. Same thing for a blu-ray disk. The only way to match the input and output are to enable 30 bit deep color in the blu-ray player (in my oppo 83 in my case). I also confirmed that using my JVC RS25 where when the 80.2 is not in the chain and the deep color of the Oppo is NOT enabled the deep color indicator will show 8 bit (so 24 bits total). With the 80.2 in the chain, the indicator will switch to 10 bit (so 30 bits total) and with the Oppo's deep color mode still disabled. Any idea as to why the conversion is automatically done? And Should I change the Oppo to 30 bits deep color to avoid extra conversion? I'm not sure what impact (if any) this has and what the best setting would be on the BD player. Thx for any feedback on this issue.

I hear you. I got an 80.1 right before the 80.2 was released. I can't complain, the dealer gave me a very good price. I will never do 3d and the 80.1 audyssey version seems to have done a good job. I'll just wait for the 80.5 and move on then. Right before the 80.6 is released....

Ok all kidding aside, does anyone know, what if any new features the 80.3 will have.

I am zeroing in on the 80.2/5508. Audyssey MultEQ XT 32 is the main attraction. But moving from my OP 885, I will gain DSX and much, much improved sound quality.

My MO is to wait until the 80.3/5509/whatever is released and then pick up an 80.2 at an even better price.

Jeff

No such model has been announced that I know of.

I just called a store to see if they have any 80.2's and they said they were 5 weeks out on back order. Nice.

please let us know what you find out, Kal!

Sure, in the July issue.

I also had the delay, if you remember. What is your layout - do you run the DAC straight to the amp, or still through the 80.2? I'm curious as to why adding a component would reduce a 0.5 delay, unless you removed the 80.2 from the stream.

Placed an order for an 80.2 this afternoon.

Now to figure out appropriate cables for connecting it to an Emotiva UPA-7...

emotiva RCA's? from what I recall the upa-7 only has RCA (no XLR) connections correct?

I bet this is what's causing the handshake issue with the JVC projectors.

Any word on the firmware update?

Especially with an RS25, isn't this just more confirmation that all video processing in the 80.2 should be bypassed?

I have totally bypassed the 80.2. Too many quirks to keep track of and no discernible benefit for me except the OSD. Just put a Lumagen Radiance XS3D back into the system after many years without and am running everything through that, then using the dual HDMI outputs - one to the Integra, one to the projector.

I actually don't have a handshake issue with my RS25 but I just think it's weird that this 30-bit Deep Color enabling is not covered in the manual or talked about anywhere. Most devices have a Deep Color On/Off setting at the user option. The Integra seems to be changing any input to a Deep Color 30 bit output. Not sure it's detrimental but it would be nice to get a better understanding of that aspect of the video processing. Maybe I'll call customer service and see what they have to say. Anyone else with a view on this? Thx.