DD DTS THX..............

Many newer movies are recording using DTS from what i've seen. Can't remember the specifics but i know that DTS uses less compression allowing greater dynamic range. Sonically, it is superior to either THX or AC-3 aka "Dolby Digital". I won't say that DTS offers the same improvement over DD that DD did over THX, but it is there and noticeable if you want it. This is besides the fact that decoding a soundtrack using the same format that it was encoded in will allow you to experience the performance as the director's and sound engineers intended. Sean
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What Sean said... I'd add that whenever I rent a DVD with both DD and DTS, I always listen to the DTS soundtrack. It has substantially better dynamics and realism, which you can determine for yourself if you switch back and forth between the two formats.

Ok, I'm one of those deaf guys that hang here. I can hear NO difference between the 2.--- It is possible that thru a Meridian---YES, we've all heard of that lossless packing thing--- is why,for me. (no dif) Pretty much any hardware piece without DTS; doesn't have 24/192 dacs either.--and perhaps not even 24/96 for ALL channels. Don't mean it's bad / just not the latest stuff. BTW; all software with a choice means the full dts bit rate is compressed more than full DTS bit rate.---You know, ---- carring both takes bandwidth.

I agree with Sdcampball. In almost every case DTS blows DD away. But in my humble opinion, the Angstrom blows any of the past or current processers away when it comes to DTS and DD, even my Lexicon 12B! There's one for sale on audiogon now for $500. GRAB IT.

Mike