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In Reply to: Re: What do I need to playback 5 channel SACDs in 5 channel sound? posted by theaudiohiffle on March 18, 2007 at 18:22:42:

What about the Outlaw 990 pre/pro, or the Rotel RSP 1098 and 1068. Don't they permit processing of multichannel SACD? Also, aren't there other receivers with multi-channel analog inputs?
Did I misunderstand the question?
Jim

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Sure - Kal Rubinson 09:07:29 03/19/07 (5)
Many pre/pros and AVRs have 5.1-7.1 analog inputs. Some are straight analog passthroughs that lack any processing, some digitize the inputs to permit processing and there are all intermediate solutions as well. Some as options in the same device.
However, it was assumed here that the OP was asking about SACD exclusively and not about a device that would do DD/DTS and/or other lossy formats.
Kal
- Your assumption is correct - edta 17:14:56 03/20/07 (0)
  I would like analog, not an extra "layer" of digital processing. Thanks.
- Re: Sure - Avocat 10:26:44 03/19/07 (3)
  Sorry, I'm still not getting it. - Was the original poster looking in particular for pre/pros or receivers that would process ONLY multichannel SACD? If so, why would it be important that the unit be limited to one function, e.g., processing SACD only, and not Dolby, TrueDolby, or other formats? Are there some advantages to such a one-function unit?
  I apologize that I seem to be a little slow getting the gist of this discussion. (The reason I'm interested is that I'm considering upgrading my own multi-channel system, and I think that I might learn something regarding options for my own system.)
  Jim
  - Re: Sure - Kal Rubinson 11:31:42 03/19/07 (2)
    The theoretical advantage of the pure analog multichannel preamp would be the lack of any video inputs/outputs or DSP processing/conversion that could add noise to the analog signals. How much such is realized in practice depends on the units and what you are comparing them to. The top MCH analog preamps that I have used sound cleaner and purer to me than the analog bypass does on pre/pros. OTOH, the latter vary in their quality, as well.
    So, in my big system, which is all audio (save for a 5" LCD for menus), I use an analog preamp. In my other system, which is also a HT system, I use a pre/pro for obvious reasons.
    Kal
    - Re: Sure - Avocat 12:47:10 03/19/07 (1)
      The theoretical advantage of the pure analog multichannel preamp would be the lack of any video inputs/outputs or DSP processing/conversion that could add noise to the analog signals. How much such is realized in practice depends on the units and what you are comparing them to.
      
      Thanks. - I think I'm getting the point. I take it that the analog "pass-through" circuits on some video/audio processors (which I use) aren't as clean or don't have the audio quality as a dedicated analog preamp. - Perhaps the previous suggestion of using three stereo preamps might be the most cost-effective solution.
      
      Jim
      - If cost is an issue............... - Kal Rubinson 13:11:44 03/19/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Sure posted by Avocat on March 19, 2007 at 12:47:10:
        
        look for a used Sony TA-P9000ES.
        Kal

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