Anyone using the analog inputs from the processor?


Is Anyone using the analog inputs from the processor to the analog outputs on their dvd player for surround processing?

Are your results as good as or better than letting the processor decode the sound?
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The anolog inputs may or may not use an extra a/d to d/a conversion depending on how it can be set up. My HK avr 7200 can be used either way with 8 channel straight anolog or 8 channel a/d to d/a. Straight anolog does not utilize digital bass management wich may improve some speaker/sub crossover arrangements.

As for DD proccessing, I prefer the HK over my Marantz DV8400. It is more agressive and a bit quicker which I find apealling for movies. With music I prefer straight anolog without any a/d to d/a conversions for both stereo and multichannel.
The only way to take advantage of new audio formats with the Sunfire is through the anolog outs of your bluray player. If you want to keep the Sunfire I would get a bluray player with quality anolog outputs such as the Denon for 2k or at least the 1k Pioneer elite.

The other option is a new processor and a player that will output the new formats as bitstream. This is probably the best solution feature and sound wise depending on what you get.