My Marantz SR9200 is Pre HDMI but has dedicated 7.1 analog inputs that can be adjusted (sound levels) via the menu options. There are two companies that make units that will split out the Linear PCM (LPCM) signal from the HDMI input and direct it to a 7.1 analog outputs that could then go into the dedicated analog inputs on my AVR.
I know that even a decoded LPCM signal may need further processing i.e. if the subwoofer level is to low, but my Marantz looks like it can boost the subwoofer signal if required. What I plan to do is direct the HDMI Monitor Out to the TV and the analog out to my Marantz AVR.
One company is Gefen with their GefenTV HomeTheater Audio Processor. The other is acompany called Octava Inc. The Gefen only has one HDMI in with two HDMI out's and one set of 7.1 Analog outputs. I would still need to get an HDMI switcher If I had more than one HDMI input.
The Octava is the 4 x 2 HDMI Distribution Amp with 7.1 Audio Routing. This unit has 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs and 1 set of 7.1 analog outputs as well as another set of 7.1 analog inputs.
Does any one know of any of the above products and if this set up would work? I really can't afford to drop the cash on a newer AVR of the same quality just ot get a connector! I know that the device sending the HDMI signal out will have to have the decoders built in i.e. Blue Ray with the newer Audio formats.
I know that even a decoded LPCM signal may need further processing i.e. if the subwoofer level is to low, but my Marantz looks like it can boost the subwoofer signal if required. What I plan to do is direct the HDMI Monitor Out to the TV and the analog out to my Marantz AVR.
One company is Gefen with their GefenTV HomeTheater Audio Processor. The other is acompany called Octava Inc. The Gefen only has one HDMI in with two HDMI out's and one set of 7.1 Analog outputs. I would still need to get an HDMI switcher If I had more than one HDMI input.
The Octava is the 4 x 2 HDMI Distribution Amp with 7.1 Audio Routing. This unit has 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs and 1 set of 7.1 analog outputs as well as another set of 7.1 analog inputs.
Does any one know of any of the above products and if this set up would work? I really can't afford to drop the cash on a newer AVR of the same quality just ot get a connector! I know that the device sending the HDMI signal out will have to have the decoders built in i.e. Blue Ray with the newer Audio formats.