Blu Ray audio hookup

bigaudiofanatic
bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited November 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
So I need to know what connections to use for the best audio. Considering my receiver does not have hdmi I will need to use either fiber optic, coaxial, or muli input. Which one should I use for my blu ray player? I already have a nice fiber optic cable and a coaxial but not enough cable for multi in. I am running a 5.1 right now but will be going to 7.1 in a about a month.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    Use the optical cable. You sound definately consider getting a receiver with hdmi inputs. You'll be very pleased with the new HD formats.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Use the optical cable. You sound definately consider getting a receiver with hdmi inputs. You'll be very pleased with the new HD formats.

    Not something I plan to do for a long time. Just got an elite receiver that will suit me fine for now. Probably in 5 or 6 years that will happen.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    Did you find a blu Ray player yet?
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Did you find a blu Ray player yet?

    I am going to go for a few different ones. But will plan to upgrade in a few months to a pioneer.

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+Blu-ray+Disc+Player+with+1080p+Output/9446183.p?id=1218105506593&skuId=9446183

    http://www.walmart.com/Magnavox-Blu-Ray-Player/ip/10825995

    Or the insignia.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    Just notice than none of them have the multi out, but I would still like to know which would be the best out of the 3.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    Check your local Best Buy. I bought my Pioneer BDP 51FD from there a couple months ago for $149.99
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Check your local Best Buy. I bought my Pioneer BDP 51FD from there a couple months ago for $149.99

    I am asking how to connect a BR player for audio not what to buy.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited November 2009
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    I am asking how to connect a BR player for audio not what to buy.

    Depending on the BRP you choose will better determine how you hook it up, that's why he asks. You might not even have to use optical/coaxial, nor have to upgrade your receiver to something that uses HDMI because you can possibly score a BRP for cheap that has multi-channel analog outputs with internal decoding for new formats.

    As far as I know, I don't think you can get the new formats over optical/coaxial....only hdmi or multi-channel analog (if the player self-decodes) seeing as how you've got an older AVR.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Depending on the BRP you choose will better determine how you hook it up, that's why he asks. You might not even have to use optical/coaxial, nor have to upgrade your receiver to something that uses HDMI because you can possibly score a BRP for cheap that has multi-channel analog outputs with internal decoding for new formats.

    As far as I know, I don't think you can get the new formats over optical/coaxial....only hdmi or multi-channel analog (if the player self-decodes) seeing as how you've got an older AVR.

    Well I did post which ones I am looking at. The Pioneer BDP-51FD would be my final buy probably.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited November 2009
    Since your receiver had multi channel in for all 7 channels, you should look for a bluray player that has multi channel out. If it does all of the decoding you would not need a receiver that decodes the new HD audio codecs because the player will be doing that for you. Someone correct me if this it wrong.

    BTW your Infinity's are 2000.6's not 2000.5's
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited November 2009
    Well, you didn't list the Pioneer...Lee did :)

    That would be my choice over the rest you've mentioned, you're killing 2 birds with 1 stone because they make exceptional CDP's as well. Grab that and go multi-channel analog and you're set!
    Zeros wrote: »
    Since your receiver had multi channel in for all 7 channels, you should look for a bluray player that has multi channel out. If it does all of the decoding you would not need a receiver that decodes the new HD audio codecs because the player will be doing that for you. Someone correct me if this it wrong.

    BTW your Infinity's are 2000.6's not 2000.5's

    I mentioned that :D
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    heiney9 wrote: »
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    AS I SAID I will be buying a cheap on on BF and than in a few months getting the pioneer.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited November 2009
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    AS I SAID I will be buying a cheap on on BF and than in a few months getting the pioneer.

    I've seen that Pio go for about as much as you'd pay for the Sony on ebay. Just look around!
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


    heiney9 wrote: »
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited November 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Depending on the BRP you choose will better determine how you hook it up, that's why he asks. You might not even have to use optical/coaxial, nor have to upgrade your receiver to something that uses HDMI because you can possibly score a BRP for cheap that has multi-channel analog outputs with internal decoding for new formats.

    As far as I know, I don't think you can get the new formats over optical/coaxial....only hdmi or multi-channel analog (if the player self-decodes) seeing as how you've got an older AVR.

    Exactly. You can NOT take advantage of the Hi-Def codecs (True-HD and DTS-MA) without an HDMI connection OR a player that decodes those codecs and has multi-ch analog outputs. Period. The coaxial or optical connections do not support those codecs.

    If you choose not to worry about the Hi-Def codecs, you can use the coax or optical, either one will provide you with the DTS core or DD tracks on every BluRay disc provided for backward compatibility.

    Honestly, you are not missing much that you couldn't wait for. Look for a 51 on ebay or elsewhere. It's money well spent. The players you are considering have almost no resale value.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    Exactly. You can NOT take advantage of the Hi-Def codecs (True-HD and DTS-MA) without an HDMI connection OR a player that decodes those codecs and has multi-ch analog outputs. Period. The coaxial or optical connections do not support those codecs.

    If you choose not to worry about the Hi-Def codecs, you can use the coax or optical, either one will provide you with the DTS core or DD tracks on every BluRay disc provided for backward compatibility.

    Thank you that is what I wanted to hear. Thanks for answering the question.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited November 2009
    Damn, Boscovs just had the LG bd270 this past weekend for $100. I wish I knew you were looking, that would have fit the bill. Keep an eye out if they run it on sale again.

    Never mind, it doesn't have 7.1 analog outs anyways.
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