DVD Audio vs 5.1 audio

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited March 2004 in Electronics
Okay, I've always thought these two were the same, but now I'm thinking maybe not.

I've got several 5.1 DTS discs (Stings Brand new Day and the Eagles Hell Freezed Over among the newest)...are these the same as DVD-Audio?

What is the difference between DVD Audio and 5.1 encoded discs, or are they the same???
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited March 2004
    DVD-Audio is either 24bit 96kHz (6 channel) for 24bit 192kHz for two channel. DTS audio is like 18bit 48kHz, so it's much higher resolution of audio.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2004
    Originally posted by Steve@3dai
    DVD-Audio is either 24bit 96kHz (6 channel) for 24bit 192kHz for two channel. DTS audio is like 18bit 48kHz, so it's much higher resolution of audio.

    So DVD Audio is better then?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2004
    yes dvd-audio is better
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited March 2004
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2004
    Originally posted by danger boy
    yes dvd-audio is better

    Okay, I know I should use the 5.1 outputs when playing DVD Audio.

    Is there a DVD player that anyone knows of that I can use the 5.1 outputs for DVD Audio and also for watching movies, but that does the decoding itself...I know this sounds stupid, bare with me...

    My receiver does not have DD or DTS decoding, but has 5.1 inputs, so I am using the little Klipsch unit to do the decoding and sends the signal out to my receiver via 5.1 ourputs... my receiver has only one set of 5.1 inputs. You can see my delimna...

    Either I have to use the coax or optical from my DVD player to the Klipsch for DVD Audio and movies and loose quality on the audio side...or...

    I have to use the 5.1 from the DVD player straight to the receiver for audio and have no DD or DTS decoding...or...

    I can do both of the above and switch out the 5.1 on the back of my receiver every time I change sources, not really an option.

    So if I could find a DVD player that will do DVD-A, SACD, and DD and DTS decoding ALL through the 5.1 outputs, I'd be a happy happy man....anyone know of such a device???
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2004
    I think Pioneer makes a multi format player under like $200 check that out. it plays SACD, DVD-a, DVD-video. DTS, DD.. MP3. etc. that would solve your problem.
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  • Shell
    Shell Posts: 134
    edited March 2004
    Polkmaniac,
    Check out the Denon 2200 or 2900 very sweet players indeed. Plays all formats DVD-A, SACD and DTS.
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  • therockman
    therockman Posts: 349
    edited March 2004
    danger boy is correct, the Pioneer 563 is a great universal player for under $200. Of course you could go with either of the Denons, but they are priceyer.
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  • woodyjacobs
    woodyjacobs Posts: 706
    edited March 2004
    Yep, if you are looking to keep it cheap the Pioneer 563A is a good choice. I bought mine open box at Best Buy a few weeks ago for $120. I think they sell for $149 now, normal price (they originally sold for $179). It is a pretty solid little player with decent build quality considering the low price point. It will play DVD-Audio, SACD and all of the normal formats.

    One thing...if you use the 5.1 outputs for the decoding I don't believe you will be able to do any speaker level adjustments through your receiver...any adjustments you make will have to be done through the DVD player. I guess that is okay, just not how I am used to calibrating things.

    I'm sure the Denon universal players offer better build quality (and probably better sound/video quality...whether or not that is visible or audible probably depends on you and your system), but they should for 3 times the price (and up).
    system 1:
    Athena: AS-F1 mains, AS-C1 center, AS-B1 surrounds, AS-P400 sub, Yammie RXV-730, Rotel RB-976 driving front stage, Samsung BD3600 Blue Ray, Denon DVD2900 for sacd/cd , jbl n24awII on the deck, samsung 40" 1080p lcd

    system 2:
    XBox 360 Spherex 5.1 system, HK DVD38, Phillips CDC 926 CD changer, Phillips 32" LCD

    2 channel
    NAD 1600 pre, NAD 2400 THX amp, Phillips CDC 926, Linn extra speaks, crappy TT
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2004
    ...and if anyone looking for upgrading their 563 into a 2 channels solid hirez player, here is a mod that will transform this unit into the next level:

    http://www.aplhifi.com/Pioneer563a.html

    unbelievable sounding litte Pio...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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