Dolby TrueHD or DTS-MA?
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If the player can send out the bitstreams over HDMI, the newer AVRs can process both formats. As for which players will, there are several thread on AVS about that.
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?? It should decode and process it. Unfortunately, the 2308 cannot handle those lossless CODECs and will force you to use the lossy ones.
?? It should decode and process it. Unfortunately, the 2308 cannot handle those lossless CODECs and will force you to use the lossy ones.
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Only you can answer that question. To me, the difference is significant but I can understand that it may not be so for others.
Interesting... my interest is there to have near perfection... but my wallet refrains me to achieve that.
Obviously you are a knowledgable source. But, from a novice (buying my first Home theater system) can i notice it. Problem with dealers here, is that they dont have everything hook up. just display models, showing how pretty everything looks.
Obviously you are a knowledgable source. But, from a novice (buying my first Home theater system) can i notice it. Problem with dealers here, is that they dont have everything hook up. just display models, showing how pretty everything looks.
How good the audio will sound using the "lossy" codecs vs the "non-lossy" codecs depends on how well the original tracks were compressed. Sometimes you'll find a DVD that will have a great uncompressed track and a horrible compressed track. Others will have great sounding tracks either way. So, basically, every DVD will be different. You may also consider purchasing a BluRay or HD-DVD player with onboard decoding. Then you can output the uncompressed audio through analog RCA cables to the receivers 5.1 or 7.1 analog audio inputs (if that model has them.)
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If by DVDs, you mean Blu-ray or HD DVD discs? Sure. DVDs will likely never have lossless audio (they don't have the room.)
Manufacturers are always trying to come up with features to entice you to "upgrade" your gear. DVD/Dolby Digital was a big leap forward, IMHO. A practical no-brainer.
High definition disc players are not a revolution in quality, unlike HD broadcast or cable which is an impressive improvement in quality. You may be able to hear the difference in audio, or see the difference in video. With a large display, you SHOULD see the difference in video. Audio is more subtle.
Manufacturers are always trying to come up with features to entice you to "upgrade" your gear. DVD/Dolby Digital was a big leap forward, IMHO. A practical no-brainer.
High definition disc players are not a revolution in quality, unlike HD broadcast or cable which is an impressive improvement in quality. You may be able to hear the difference in audio, or see the difference in video. With a large display, you SHOULD see the difference in video. Audio is more subtle.
Can Dolby TrueHD or DTS-MA be set in the player to be sent out in only 5.1 (via analog outs) for those with only 5.1 inputs? Or if using using a only 5.1 pre-pro would you just not connect to the 6th and 7th pre-outs on the player and miss whatever it is that is sent to the 6th and 7th channel?
The 2308 can process multichannel PCM, which ALL HD-DVD players can send instead of TrueHD. Some BD players can also send PCM and TrueHD tracks as PCM (but only the DTS core of DTS-HD MA). So depending on the format and player you buy, not having TrueHD and DTS-HD MA decoding in the receiver may not cost you very much.
That said, I would get the 2808.
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Or even better, the Marantz 7002.
For one thing, most tracks are still 5.1. Secondly, of course! Data from the back surrounds just gets folded into the side surrounds.
The 2308 can process multichannel PCM, which ALL HD-DVD players can send instead of TrueHD. Some BD players can also send PCM and TrueHD tracks as PCM (but only the DTS core of DTS-HD MA). So depending on the format and player you buy, not having TrueHD and DTS-HD MA decoding in the receiver may not cost you very much.
That said, I would get the 2808.
For one thing, most tracks are still 5.1. Secondly, of course! Data from the back surrounds just gets folded into the side surrounds.
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You just tell the player to output 5.1 and it will.
You just tell the player to output 5.1 and it will.
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if audio codecs (DTS-MA and DTHD) are the preference of choice when selecting a receiver, selecting the 2808 would be better. Therefore a the consumer that is also budget conscious, would then make do with the Onkyo 605.
Also knowing that there is a sacrifice in VP when selecting the Onkyo 605 over the Denon 2808
if audio codecs (DTS-MA and DTHD) are the preference of choice when selecting a receiver, selecting the 2808 would be better. Therefore a the consumer that is also budget conscious, would then make do with the Onkyo 605.
Also knowing that there is a sacrifice in VP when selecting the Onkyo 605 over the Denon 2808
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"vp"?
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