[Piebu]

Not much of an expert. This may be a basic question but here it is


Playing DVD audio on Sony Player. On dvd player 5.1 sound is selected. If I select stereo on receiver is sound any different that selecting stereo on both. What device is indeed decoding the signal. Does it really matter what audio option I select on player if ultimately signal goes through receiver?
When playing music I prefer stereo. Does it matter is default on DVD player is for SACD 5.1 layer if I select stereo on receiver??


It is confusing. I have an ONKYO NR709

 

[afrogt]

Have you tried selecting stereo on the player AND stereo on the receiver?

Did you notice a difference vs your first settings?

 

[BIslander]

What is the source format? If stereo, it makes no difference. If the source is 5.1, it may matter depending on how each device handles downmixing.