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I am wondering what is the best way to connect my Pioneer DV600 DVD/SACD player to a Pioneer VSX-1018 A/V receiver in order to get best results for the sound. I have tried all the connections and through my blind listening tests it seemed that the HDMI connection had better clarity and dimension.
I know that HDMI is superior in the transfer of multichannel PCM audio, and coax and optical can transfer only 2ch. PCM. Also, coax and optical on the other side are prone to electrical interference and light pulses interuptions on longer runs, but in a HT setup the connections are short.
Most of my soundtracks are on CD's and DVD (DD or DTS), and very few DVD-Audio. Most of the time I am using my main speakers for music listening, so in stereo mode, pure direct PCM (I found it better than analog through my Audioqest IC's.)
I have Bandridge profigold coax and noname optical cable, so probably they are lousy and the weakest chain. I have HDMI 1.3b HT 1,5m gold plated cable.
What is your experience and thoughts on this issue?
Should I look and try for some class leading optical cables likeTrue Colours Industries Coral or should I go for some HDMI cable?
I know that HDMI is superior in the transfer of multichannel PCM audio, and coax and optical can transfer only 2ch. PCM. Also, coax and optical on the other side are prone to electrical interference and light pulses interuptions on longer runs, but in a HT setup the connections are short.
Most of my soundtracks are on CD's and DVD (DD or DTS), and very few DVD-Audio. Most of the time I am using my main speakers for music listening, so in stereo mode, pure direct PCM (I found it better than analog through my Audioqest IC's.)
I have Bandridge profigold coax and noname optical cable, so probably they are lousy and the weakest chain. I have HDMI 1.3b HT 1,5m gold plated cable.
What is your experience and thoughts on this issue?
Should I look and try for some class leading optical cables likeTrue Colours Industries Coral or should I go for some HDMI cable?