Re: Complete newbie - audio options

On 14 Jun, 15:15, "Paul D.Smith" <paul_d_sm...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Dot Net Developer" <dotnetdevelo...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in messagenews:1181829883.765129.296310@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx





Just bought a digital PVR. (Daewoo DSD-9520)
Although picture quality is good, the sound quality isn't. (Sounds
tinny)

Atm, using basic connectivity - scart & RF lead only.
However, there are 2 additional (optional) audio choices - either L/R
audio phono-style output to a hi-fi, or S/PDIF output.

I've read a user review recommending the latter - the use of S/PDIF.
I am a newbie at this and don't know what additional equipment I need
for S/PDIF. I currently have a pair of hi-fi speakers, but that's
all.

Do I need to buy an amplifier that accepts S/PDIF output? I've heard
about A/V receivers, but I'm not sure if that's what I really need.

Thanks very much for any advice, regards, Robert.

When you say you have a pair of speakers, I presume you have an amp too?
Connect using phonos to the amp and try it out.

S/PDIF allows you to get the original digital data to a better D/A unit
(e.g. A/V receiver) but you'll not get proper 5.1 surround as it's not
transmitted in the UK so if the stereo input sounds good enough, there seems
little point in going further.

BTW, when you say "sounds tinny" do you mean worse than when listening to
analogue channels (I presume you're using the TV speaker).

Paul DS.- Hide quoted text -

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To clarify my set-up:

Speakers are plugged directly into back of TV. Reason: TV's internal
speakers are poor.
Atm, don't want to try the "phono option", as user review said this
produced poor results. User also reported that using S/PDIF produced
good results.

Thanks, regards, Robert.

.

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