source direct feature

hondo55
hondo55 Posts: 4
edited February 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
what if any are the advantages of using the source direct feature on my marantz 6200 receiver
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited January 2010
    It takes all processing out of the AVR and sends the signal from the CD player directly to the amps.

    So if you have a CD player that has a better DAC than the AVR it should sound better.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited January 2010
    Just be aware that if you run a sub with your AVR and it is connected via the sub/LFE out, switching to source direct (or Pure Direct as some AVRs call it) will shut off the sub/LFE out -for some AVRs - and you'll get nothing out of your sub.

    This is because in Source/Pure Direct, your AVR becomes a 2.0 Stereo Amp only - ie no .1 channel output for the sub.

    Also ensure that when you go Source/Pure Direct that your AVR will default to set your Main speakers to Large to ensure that you get the full bass frequencies.

    Some AVRs will not default Mains=Large in Source/Pure Direct so it may be worth while to save a secondary configuration on your AVR if it supports memory settings and have a configuration with Mains=Large for when you switch to Source/Pure Direct.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2010
    Good post Erik!

    On my Marantz, on 7.1 input (AUX), it allows me to do the following:

    7.1 input with processing (AUX)
    7.1 Direct Input (Direct, Video and Display are on)
    7.1 Pure Direct (Direct, Shut off all things Video including HDMI and Display)

    So for SACD Multi-Channel it allows me to do 5.1 Source Direct too.

    Btw, coming from B&K REF50S2, I am totally impressed with Marantz analog quality. It is impressive how it sounds. It passes the source as if there is no pre-amp in between (on Pure Direct) to the power amp. I am really enjoying the source as if I just got it yesterday.
    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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