[misko]

hi all

 Recently i bought used SP 1.7 and have a question about volume difference between 5.1 analog vs 5.1 digital.
Digital is much louder,is it right?
Im using Denon dvd 2900.

this forum has been very helpful in making my decision.
thanks for reply.
mike

[Phil A]

Yes there are volume differences.  Some may be depending on the output of the source device.  Digital is usually standard and analog has typically more differences.  Usually analog outs are at 2V but sometimes they are more or less

[misko]

thanks phil
 but 2ch is much louder so i would have thought that 5.1 would be the same.
Is only 2ch bypass using analog volume control?Because it seems to me that 5.1 analog is using digital volume control,could that be a cause?

mike

[alexone]

hi, Misko!

the same happens when you switch on/off the bypass button. the analog 2ch is louder than the digital 2ch. there are differences in gain. so don't get a heart attack when switching...

best,

al.

[misko]

thans alex

I guess this is what i wanted to hear.
I was just little bit scared,you know buying used equipment comes with some risk,so its good to hear that.
By the way i still cant believe what difference it has made"just" changing the receiver for this beautiful machine.

mike

[alexone]

Mike,

good to hear that you are now not "afraid" anymore...
and yes, the sound is unbelievable good! i made the same experience. i always thought that my receiver is all i need...
man, i love my stereo!

music is my hero, Bryston is my heroin


al.

[alexone]

Mike,

what amps are you using?


al.

[misko]

Now dont laugh at me Al ..

Im using marantz MM9000 5ch amp,considering upgrade to bryston too,but that isnt gonna happen anytime soon as i just got sp 1.7 and two days ago just arrived my new SVS pb13U sub,so im out of money for now

But i am very pleased with the sound now.

mike

[alexone]

...no excuses needed, Mike. if you feel that the sound with your 1.7 improved then you did the right thing.

ENJOY!


al.

[misko]

I am,i really am..
..but friend of mine is having 4b-sst and he wants to try it in my HT..(not that i dont want to) but im afraid im  going to look for an amp a bit earlier than i would like to..

mike

[drummermitchell]

 Mike,I think most of us do that.It is fun though .

[alexone]

I am,i really am..
..but friend of mine is having 4b-sst and he wants to try it in my HT..(not that i dont want to) but im afraid im  going to look for an amp a bit earlier than i would like to..

mike

...nice hobby, isn't it?!
a SST or SST2 amp will just complete your setup. let us know what differences the Bryston and the Marantz have.

al.

[misko]

drummer-yeah it is fun..little expensive at this level,though

Al- Still not sure if its right thing to get him here ,i really spent too much money lately.
 But if he comes i sure let you know.(i think there is no comparison between the two anyway)

mike