setting up a NEW AV Reciever, advice needed

Waynester · 16-03-2009, 00:44

Hi Chaps

im going to be replacing my AV Amp/Reciever

currently i have this one
http://www.superfi.co.uk/popup.cfm?p...-rear-1200.jpg

i want to get this model now
i take it that its a better sounding model?
http://www.superfi.co.uk/popup.cfm?p...l_2000x783.jpg

a quick question

the Sony i want to get has HDMI inputs on the back of it

i have a Blu Ray Player, an upscaling DVD player, and SKY HD
do i simply plug a hdmi cable from each of these units and plug straight into the Sony AV recievers HDMI inputs, and then take 1 hdmi cable from the output of the Sony AV to my LCD TV ???
that way i can view my blu ray, sky hd etc on my TV and were all sorted and ready to go?

im not used to this, just didnt want to get it wrong
i have just been using optical cable to my current Yamaha AV amp, but with this i couldnt recieve these new sound formats such as Dolby: TrueHD, Digital EX, Pro-Logic/II/IIx
DTS: Master Audio, ES Discrete, Matrix 6.1/7.1, Neo:6, 96/24

jakeandjoe · 16-03-2009, 07:08

That's right - plug all into the amp and one out to the tv. The amp will take care of the switching.

I fancy this myself and if you can actually find one in stock somewhere, please let me know.

Deacon1972 · 16-03-2009, 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waynester

a quick question

the Sony i want to get has HDMI inputs on the back of it

i have a Blu Ray Player, an upscaling DVD player, and SKY HD
do i simply plug a hdmi cable from each of these units and plug straight into the Sony AV recievers HDMI inputs, and then take 1 hdmi cable from the output of the Sony AV to my LCD TV ???
that way i can view my blu ray, sky hd etc on my TV and were all sorted and ready to go?

Yes - HDMI from source to the amp then HDMI to the display.

You will still need the optical cable from Sky HD for DD5.1 as HDMI does not carry it, only stereo.

Also double check this model allows you to assign digital inputs when HDMI is connected, some Sony models don't allow this and need a firmware upgrade.

late8 · 16-03-2009, 11:57

You need good quality speakers (£200-300+) to really hear the difference too. a small satellite set on a new amp will not do much.

I'm waiting for the new Yamaha's to come out. They have taken there time to get HD format chips in smaller amps.

Never liked Sony's sound- does this amp have center GEQ? - Thats a real bonus for me.

MrGiles2 · 16-03-2009, 23:22

I have a Yamaha 7:1 amplifier myself and use Co-axial leads and optical leads as well as analogue connections for my 6 DVD players, (including 2 blu-rays and 2 DVD recorders) V+, and Sky.

The amplifier works wonderfully well, but its slightly out of date cos it doesnt have HDMI connections.

Can you let me know what the sound is like with HDMI connections please? I may upgrade later in the year.

Deacon1972 · 16-03-2009, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGiles2

I have a Yamaha 7:1 amplifier myself and use Co-axial leads and optical leads as well as analogue connections for my 6 DVD players, (including 2 blu-rays and 2 DVD recorders) V+, and Sky.

The amplifier works wonderfully well, but its slightly out of date cos it doesnt have HDMI connections.

Can you let me know what the sound is like with HDMI connections please? I may upgrade later in the year.

HD audio from Bluray is something else, it's more dynamic, detailed and crystal clear.

You do need decent speakers to hear it's full potential.

16-03-2009, 00:44	#1
Waynester Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 220	setting up a NEW AV Reciever, advice needed Hi Chaps im going to be replacing my AV Amp/Reciever currently i have this one http://www.superfi.co.uk/popup.cfm?p...-rear-1200.jpg i want to get this model now i take it that its a better sounding model? http://www.superfi.co.uk/popup.cfm?p...l_2000x783.jpg a quick question the Sony i want to get has HDMI inputs on the back of it i have a Blu Ray Player, an upscaling DVD player, and SKY HD do i simply plug a hdmi cable from each of these units and plug straight into the Sony AV recievers HDMI inputs, and then take 1 hdmi cable from the output of the Sony AV to my LCD TV ??? that way i can view my blu ray, sky hd etc on my TV and were all sorted and ready to go? im not used to this, just didnt want to get it wrong i have just been using optical cable to my current Yamaha AV amp, but with this i couldnt recieve these new sound formats such as Dolby: TrueHD, Digital EX, Pro-Logic/II/IIx DTS: Master Audio, ES Discrete, Matrix 6.1/7.1, Neo:6, 96/24

16-03-2009, 07:08	#2
jakeandjoe Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 118	That's right - plug all into the amp and one out to the tv. The amp will take care of the switching. I fancy this myself and if you can actually find one in stock somewhere, please let me know.

16-03-2009, 09:44	#3
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by Waynester a quick question the Sony i want to get has HDMI inputs on the back of it i have a Blu Ray Player, an upscaling DVD player, and SKY HD do i simply plug a hdmi cable from each of these units and plug straight into the Sony AV recievers HDMI inputs, and then take 1 hdmi cable from the output of the Sony AV to my LCD TV ??? that way i can view my blu ray, sky hd etc on my TV and were all sorted and ready to go? Yes - HDMI from source to the amp then HDMI to the display. You will still need the optical cable from Sky HD for DD5.1 as HDMI does not carry it, only stereo. Also double check this model allows you to assign digital inputs when HDMI is connected, some Sony models don't allow this and need a firmware upgrade.

16-03-2009, 11:57	#4
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	You need good quality speakers (£200-300+) to really hear the difference too. a small satellite set on a new amp will not do much. I'm waiting for the new Yamaha's to come out. They have taken there time to get HD format chips in smaller amps. Never liked Sony's sound- does this amp have center GEQ? - Thats a real bonus for me.

16-03-2009, 23:22	#5
MrGiles2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Teesside Posts: 1,940	I have a Yamaha 7:1 amplifier myself and use Co-axial leads and optical leads as well as analogue connections for my 6 DVD players, (including 2 blu-rays and 2 DVD recorders) V+, and Sky. The amplifier works wonderfully well, but its slightly out of date cos it doesnt have HDMI connections. Can you let me know what the sound is like with HDMI connections please? I may upgrade later in the year.

16-03-2009, 23:33	#6
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by MrGiles2 I have a Yamaha 7:1 amplifier myself and use Co-axial leads and optical leads as well as analogue connections for my 6 DVD players, (including 2 blu-rays and 2 DVD recorders) V+, and Sky. The amplifier works wonderfully well, but its slightly out of date cos it doesnt have HDMI connections. Can you let me know what the sound is like with HDMI connections please? I may upgrade later in the year. HD audio from Bluray is something else, it's more dynamic, detailed and crystal clear. You do need decent speakers to hear it's full potential.

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