Originally Posted By: JohnK

This applies to stereo source material, not discrete multi-channel, of course,

I'm glad you added that part John b/c DPL-II does not sound at all like a discrete multi channel recording.

As previously and long stated, i find DPL-II to sound echoey like a fake DSP was added to the sound and much prefer music in 2-channel on direct mode in these circumstances.
Best overall surround sound i get are from DVDA (SACD, DD, etc.) without a doubt.

"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."