The Oppo is decoding the DSD stream internally with the ESS Sabre Dac & outputting an analog signal . The Marantz sees an analog signal at the balanced inputs so no DSD or PCM.

I stated that a while ago......The shortage was over for a short period of time Who know's maybe they are keeping supply low and keep that demand high. Some high end products are kept like that all year.

Keep in mind though that the Marantz DAC still must be used if you choose to use Audyssey (which most likely do).

I didn't see that anyone replied to your question; sorry if this is a repeat. I run all my video sources via HDMI to the 8802A (don't have the 8805... yet), and then a single HDMI cable from the 8802A to the display. If you follow that model, you'd want to use the Oppo's HDMI that sends both video and audio, NOT the audio only HDMI output. I would set the Oppo to bitstream so that the Marantz does the decoding. (Auto might work as well.)

I'd use the audio HDMI output from the Oppo only if I was using a processor that couldn't pass 4K HDR to the display, which is not the case with the 8805.

If you do run the audio only HDMI to the 8805, you'll need to run the video HDMI to your display.

I don’t know that the sound quality is the same, it’s certainly as good if not better but I sold my 8802A as part of my 8805 purchase so unfortunately couldn’t compare. No one needs HEOS but it’s a nice luxury. Really works great for all streaming something the 8802A struggled with. The new multi app is also a nice perk. For me, if you have the speakers then spend the incremental extra to get the best overall experience. I think HEOS and high res streaming of Tidal more than justify the upgrade.

Will, thanks for the reply. I decided to run the single hdmi cable with in initial setup. In the setup audio menu I left the setting to auto, should I go in and set it to bitstream? By the way I cant say enough on how this unit sounds compared to the Anthem AVM 60. I will try to do a mini review of the two by the weekend, at this point very happy with the upgrade to 8805.

Auto might elect to bitstream based on negotiation (EDID). You can verify by looking at the Marantz's info screen -- if it shows PCM as the input audio format, set the Oppo to bitstream. If you don't, you won't get any object format information (e.g. Atmos).

Right. You can also hit the surround button and it will show the current surround mode as well as other options (based on the type of input signal). If you're playing a movie with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and hitting the surround button results in Dolby Surround instead of Dolby Atmos, then you're only getting the Dolby HD format, not the Atmos encoded format. Bitstream should fix that, if Auto doesn't work.

Thank you very much rickcfer for your answer.


The OPPO customer service answer to me too.


I share the answer:


1- For SACD (DSD64), the player can output DSD through analog and HDMI without a prior conversion to PCM, or can output DSD as a PCM conversion at 24-bit / 88.2kHz.

If under Audio Output Setup change SACD Output from AUTO to DSD. The player will then output DSD through HDMI and analog without a PCM conversion first.

2- If you are connected with analog and using something different, not an SACD, then you are using the player's DACs. The DAC in the Marantz is only used when you are connected with HDMI.

The new Auro 3D 13.1 firmware update was released on schedule to the Denon X8500H earlier today. Scheduled for the AV8805 next Thursday.

Thanks you very much for your answer.

Yes, I agree, that the Marantz DAC is is better, among other things, in order to be able to use Audyssey.

Regards
Emilio

What speaker combinations are now possible? 9 in base layer and 4 in the height (ie, adding wides). Or 7 in the base and 6 heights?

The latter. Auro 3D 13.1 adds Surround Back for max 7 base layer (ie. Wides not used with Auro 3D) + 6 height (eg. FH + CH + RH + TS).

Got it, so with my SH/RH/FH, I'll gain nothing since I don't have TS/CH, correct? Ie, the RH will still be dormant.

No, that configuration would work as well ... there are several ... I just gave one example.

Kinda weird...I was watching The Greatest Showman last night UHD Bluray...had the audio set to Atmos on screen. On the 8805 it was set to Atmos + Neural X and it showed on the panel and on screen that all speakers were in play: R,C,L,WR,WL, SR, SL, RR, RL, H1, H2....but nothing was coming out of the Wides or the Heights. I changed it on the 8805 to Dolby TrueHD + Neural X and all of them came alive. Does this make sense to anyone because it doesn't to me. Thanks.

It's possible that with the 8805 set for Atmos, you heard nothing in the Wides or Heights because nothing was encoded on the Atmos mix for those speakers. Although if you're releasing a movie in Atmos, why wouldn't you at least use the height channels? Perhaps someone else who has played that disc can share their experience.

It does make sense that you get sound in the Wides and Heights using Dolby TrueHD and Neural X, because in that case Neural X is just calculating what it thinks those channels would play based the information it found for 5.1 or 7.1 channels.

Hi,

Which is the best NAS to transmit high resolution audio to Marantz? thought of reapidez and stability ...

Thanks in advance

I have watched Greatest Showman extensively of late. It is a native Dolby Atmos movie, so the Marantz should read just Dolby Atmos when playing it.

Dolby has an upmixer for non atmos tracks, as does DTS. DTS 's upmixer is called Neural X, which should only activate on a Dolby track if you manually set it to do so. I would suggest toggling through settings to turn off Neural X, or resetting the Marantz.

Hi I didn't realise HEOS allows you to stream hires files from Tidal.
I was under the impression just the lossless 16/44.1 files.


If it can do that, it is a very good upgrade !


Does anyone find a difference in sound quality between feeding the 8805 a Sonos feed and using HEOS ?


Thanks.

I can confirm the 8805 works with Tidal HiFi using the HEOS app.

It’s either FLAC OR ALAC. Nothing higher at this point but still sounds fabulous.

Thanks, yes I have seen the 16/44.1 streams on my Denon 4400h and Marantz 7012.


Curious if it does the same for high res albums on Tidal - I haven't added any.

I'm anxious to compare the 8805 to the 8802A. No one that I know of has done an extensive comparison. I'm patiently waiting to conduct a comparison between the two. But unfortunately since late February and for one reason or another, the 8805's are s-l-o-w-l-y dripping out of the factory.

I have intentions of comparing the two with 4-5 AVSforum members and we will post accordingly. More processors will be added too. Who knows if there is enough of a delay, maybe the new RMC-1 will be added. I have 10 of those on order. But until the 8805's loosen up, my customers orders will come 1st and the comparison is on hold. I don't see a comparison happening for 2 + weeks; it's frustrating.

With that said and like I've posted before, there were a dozen or more signal path enhancements. Like better power supply shielding, relayed out HDAM boards with added precision components, ribbon cables and wires ("antennas") were removed, the DAC board was relayed out (same DAC; better layout), DSP shielding, etc. All in, there were roughly 1900 part changes between the AV8802 and the AV8805. Truth in advertising: the bulk of the new parts had to be related to the new precision parts on the HDAM's as well as the new volume control board. I'm guessing the volume control portion had to change the SQ. But I'm guessing and I hate to do that.

With that said, they might still sound IDENTICAL. But management and engineering said the enhancements factually sound and measure better. Time will tell.

Next up is the XT-32 app. The flexibility factually helps. Of course the 8805 in mid 2019 will become an 8805A and be upgradeable.

IMHO, never underestimate the importance of enhancing the signal path. It's why the preouts of the 7012 Marantz receiver doesn't sound as good as the RCA preouts of the 7704. It's why companies like MSB DAC's go though great contortions and cost to get lower noise and therefore jitter. It sounds more "analog like" as jitter sounds edgy and or thin. But again, maybe the law of diminishing returns has been reached?

I've had 20+ trades from the 8802A to 8805 already. Some people wanted more overhead speakers, others wanted a warranty, some really wanted the new EQ app while others simply wanted a new toy. The SQ improvements (if it exists) is a bonus.

Firmware upgrade available for AV8805


Firmware improvement content May 31, 2018
[Version: 7740-4060-5132-4054]

• It supports Auro 3D.
• It supports GUI (graphic user interface) overlay when inputting Dolby Vision signal.
• Fixed a bug that grouping with HEOS speakers may not be possible.
• Fixed a bug that certain FLAC files could not be played.
• Fixed a bug that Wi-Fi signal strength was not updated on HEOS App.
• Fixed a bug that the wrong BBSID value is displayed on HEOS App.
• The reliability of the HEOS device detection method on the network has been improved.

Support for the GUI with Dolby Vision is a nice, unexpected enhancement. Thanks for posting the list of enhancements and bug fixes.

My processor's Firmware is at version 7740-4060-5151-2044 since this morning and Auto 3D is active. without accepting the new firmware update.

My 8805 has not yet updated nor does it see anything when I check. The Marantz website does not show any firmware download. How is this firmware being distributed?

Hello,


Does anyone know the XLR's output voltage for 8805?


Thanks

Same version downloaded from my av8805 this morning.