Optical to 6ch conversion

brianmf · 12-07-2008, 13:02

I have a Yamaha surround sound system which has 6ch discrete inputs and I have set it up with front, rear, centre and sub-woofer speakers. However, it does not have an optical input and I would have liked to be able to make use of the optical output from my Grundig HD receiver.
I have searched the Internet for an optical to 6ch converter but have found nothing. Can anyone tell me if such a device exists.

PGS · 12-07-2008, 13:16

Do u have a spare coaxial input? If so use a single optical to digital converter and u will get Dolby 5.1 from your HD box which is the best that can be received via cable/satellite at the moment. You would only need to use the 6 ch inputs if u had a Blu-ray player that decoded and output the latest HD audio codecs.

brianmf · 12-07-2008, 13:28

Typically, having asked the question, I have now found the Klipsch DD-5.1 digital decoder which seems to do what I want and more. Don't know if it's available in Europe though.

brianmf · 12-07-2008, 13:31

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Originally Posted by PGS

Do u have a spare coaxial input? If so use a single optical to digital converter and u will get Dolby 5.1 from your HD box which is the best that can be received via cable/satellite at the moment. You would only need to use the 6 ch inputs if u had a Blu-ray player that decoded and output the latest HD audio codecs.

It only has discrete inputs.

soulboy77 · 12-07-2008, 13:34

I would be very surprised if the surround amp didn't have a digital coaxial in.

- Here's an example of a Digital Optical To Digital Coaxial Converter

paulr2006 · 12-07-2008, 13:41

What is the model number of your amp. ?

brianmf · 12-07-2008, 16:12

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Originally Posted by paulr2006

What is the model number of your amp. ?

RX-V393RDS

paulr2006 · 12-07-2008, 16:30

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Originally Posted by brianmf

RX-V393RDS

Ok, now I understand your problem; it was designed to be partnered with a seperate DD processor in it's day. You might strike luck & find an old Processor to partner it but I think a new one would be quite expensive?

To be quite honest you would be better off buying another Amp. I have just done a quick ebay search & this is a great Amp. for what it will sell for ( I had one before I bought my £1000 Denon) & I found it to be excellent. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-DSP-AX6...3286.m14.l1318

Failing that you might consider going for a new one if budget permits; a Onlyo 605 or 606 would be a good investment at around the £300 mark

brianmf · 12-07-2008, 17:49

Indeed, that makes sense. I hoped that perhaps there would have been a relatively inexpensive decoder around. The Klipsch unit sells for about 150USD but I can't find it in Europe. Maybe it was never imported.
Probably time for a new sound system but with the other half not appreciating the difference between mono and stereo, I shall have to choose my moment carefully.

paulr2006 · 12-07-2008, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianmf

Indeed, that makes sense. I hoped that perhaps there would have been a relatively inexpensive decoder around. The Klipsch unit sells for about 150USD but I can't find it in Europe. Maybe it was never imported.
Probably time for a new sound system but with the other half not appreciating the difference between mono and stereo, I shall have to choose my moment carefully.

I know exactly what you mean, bide your time

brianmf · 16-09-2008, 17:24

I eventually opted for a Yamaha RX-V363RDS and two 6m lengths of optical cable to connect the Freesat HD receiver and Pioneer DVR to the amp. The result is astounding and I would certainly recommend any other DD 5.1 beginners to follow the same path.

12-07-2008, 13:02	#1
brianmf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 138	Optical to 6ch conversion I have a Yamaha surround sound system which has 6ch discrete inputs and I have set it up with front, rear, centre and sub-woofer speakers. However, it does not have an optical input and I would have liked to be able to make use of the optical output from my Grundig HD receiver. I have searched the Internet for an optical to 6ch converter but have found nothing. Can anyone tell me if such a device exists.

12-07-2008, 13:28	#3
brianmf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 138	Typically, having asked the question, I have now found the Klipsch DD-5.1 digital decoder which seems to do what I want and more. Don't know if it's available in Europe though. Last edited by brianmf : 12-07-2008 at 13:32. Reason: Detail

12-07-2008, 13:16	#2
PGS Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Robin Hood Country Posts: 45	Do u have a spare coaxial input? If so use a single optical to digital converter and u will get Dolby 5.1 from your HD box which is the best that can be received via cable/satellite at the moment. You would only need to use the 6 ch inputs if u had a Blu-ray player that decoded and output the latest HD audio codecs.

12-07-2008, 13:31	#4
brianmf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 138	Quote: Originally Posted by PGS Do u have a spare coaxial input? If so use a single optical to digital converter and u will get Dolby 5.1 from your HD box which is the best that can be received via cable/satellite at the moment. You would only need to use the 6 ch inputs if u had a Blu-ray player that decoded and output the latest HD audio codecs. It only has discrete inputs.

12-07-2008, 13:34	#5
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	I would be very surprised if the surround amp didn't have a digital coaxial in. - Here's an example of a Digital Optical To Digital Coaxial Converter

12-07-2008, 13:41	#6
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	What is the model number of your amp. ?

12-07-2008, 16:12	#7
brianmf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 138	Quote: Originally Posted by paulr2006 What is the model number of your amp. ? RX-V393RDS

12-07-2008, 16:30	#8
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	Quote: Originally Posted by brianmf RX-V393RDS Ok, now I understand your problem; it was designed to be partnered with a seperate DD processor in it's day. You might strike luck & find an old Processor to partner it but I think a new one would be quite expensive? To be quite honest you would be better off buying another Amp. I have just done a quick ebay search & this is a great Amp. for what it will sell for ( I had one before I bought my £1000 Denon) & I found it to be excellent. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-DSP-AX6...3286.m14.l1318 Failing that you might consider going for a new one if budget permits; a Onlyo 605 or 606 would be a good investment at around the £300 mark

12-07-2008, 17:49	#9
brianmf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 138	Indeed, that makes sense. I hoped that perhaps there would have been a relatively inexpensive decoder around. The Klipsch unit sells for about 150USD but I can't find it in Europe. Maybe it was never imported. Probably time for a new sound system but with the other half not appreciating the difference between mono and stereo, I shall have to choose my moment carefully.

12-07-2008, 18:24	#10
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	Quote: Originally Posted by brianmf Indeed, that makes sense. I hoped that perhaps there would have been a relatively inexpensive decoder around. The Klipsch unit sells for about 150USD but I can't find it in Europe. Maybe it was never imported. Probably time for a new sound system but with the other half not appreciating the difference between mono and stereo, I shall have to choose my moment carefully. I know exactly what you mean, bide your time

16-09-2008, 17:24	#11
brianmf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 138	I eventually opted for a Yamaha RX-V363RDS and two 6m lengths of optical cable to connect the Freesat HD receiver and Pioneer DVR to the amp. The result is astounding and I would certainly recommend any other DD 5.1 beginners to follow the same path.

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