Yamaha DSP-E800 - multi-channel analogue HD?

[philb42]

I use this 3 channel amp in conjunction with my stereo set up when I need surround sound. Is it possible to obtain HD audio with this amp if used with a suitable multi-channel bluray player - it looks like this could be possible if I use the 6 channel audio input terminals and select External Decoder for the External Decoder/Main In switch.

Thanks for any help, Phil

 

[John Duncan]

yup, if you have a six-channel output on the player (and it decodes HD audio), you can use the '800 plus your stereo amp to play it.

 

[Anonymous]

Yep that's how I do it with mine and my Sharp HP20 blu ray.

Works pretty well...........

 

[philb42]

Thank you John and Duffy for the info, the old Yamaha will be plodding on into the future then.

Regards, Phil

 

[d4v3pum4]

Fantastic bit of kit (still). I miss mine

 

[Anonymous]

Just like to resurrect this one if I may?

After investing in a new 3D Panasonic and Blu-Ray player last year, Ive since moved house and decided to dig out my old Yamaha DSP E800 as I was always very impressed with the audio it used to produce after passing the main front speakers through my Arcam amps and Ruarks

Anyway, the questions I have are as follows:

1) The DVD has the choice of optical, coaxial and 6 channel outputs which the E800 will accept. Which would you recommend for the best results?

2) If I decide to go for the 6 channel, will the external decoder switch stay in this position at all times?

3) If I decide to go for the coaxial, is this cable the same as used for interconnects as i have a good quality lead I could use?

Sorry for all the questions and thanks in anticipation.

 

[7760]

Hello!

1) The DVD has the choice of optical, coaxial and 6 channel outputs which the E800 will accept. Which would you recommend for the best results?

Well, if you want to enjoy the full potential of HD sound you'll have to use the six-channel-input. Otherwise it will be downconverted into "regular" DD/DTS. Obviously your BDP will have to have the corresponding outputs (you didn't state the model no.).

2) If I decide to go for the 6 channel, will the external decoder switch stay in this position at all times?

Yes, it does. However, you can still access all other sources as you've been doing. The SCI is simply another analogue input, just for six instead of two channels, and can be selected just like the rest.

3) If I decide to go for the coaxial, is this cable the same as used for interconnects as i have a good quality lead I could use?

I think so. Just try...

 

[Inf1n1ty]

Hello guys, I need ur help. I have Yamaha DSP-E800 connected to my PC. It was connected to 6ch and was working fine, suddenly I got some Volume issues. It`s allways on max volume and I cant - it, only to - volume on my PC, but I cant do that all the time. I`ve tryed to switch inputs to CD,Tape etc. But the effects are doing weard things to my sound (right speakers are not working, low volume, ambient sound, etc.) I`ve tryed every option to solve this but its not working. If some1 know what to do pls help me. Btw on 6ch it was perfect until this happened.
Best regards

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi Inf1n1ty

I'll look into this and get back to you later on today.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi Inf1n1ty

Please email Yamaha at customer_support@gmx.yamaha.com (FAO Steve Wells - AV Technical)

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft