HD audio on older amp

[andyblade]

Hi

I'm planning my upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray, and trying to get straight what would be best for the audio. I've got an older amp (Yamaha RX-N600D), which doesn't support HDMI or HD decoding.

So I'm thinking of getting a Sony BDP-S550, and connecting it to the amp with a multi channel cable. Two questions then:

1) Will this way get the best out of the audio on Blu-Ray?

2) Anyone know of a good multi channel cable (I know IXOS make one)?

Thanks in advance

Andy

 

[professorhat]

1. It'll be the best you can get using your current amp.

2. Any RCA phono cables will do the job - you just need three sets. As with any analogue interconnect, the quality of the cable will have an effect on the sound. I personally like the Chord Crimsons', but there are a wealth of options out there.

 

[Garth Man]

I have the same set-up as yourself

This company do custom multichannel cables

http://www.bluejeanscable.co.uk/store/6channel/index.htm

But to be honest any gold plated RCA cables will do the job, I bought some Monster RCA cables from Comet at £10-15 each and they do the job fine