Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Technical Questions DVD Player to Amp Connection?????????

Hello All,

I just purchased an Emotiva Amp/Processor combo to power my new Axioms. My current receiver was a left over from an old Sony HTIB. I took advantage of a great deal that was being offered on Emotiva's big amp which was %10 off and offered with the new Ultra Lite processor for $99. I thought $99 for a processor was a good deal.

The problem is the amp will be here this weekend. The pre/pro on the other hand might not be here until March as it’s not yet released. I'm trying to figure out how to use my amp until its buddy arrives. My Sony receiver is so cheap that it doesn't have 5.1/7.1 outputs, so I don't see how I can use it as a temporary processor.

The back of my 400 disc DVD changer has 5.1 outputs (which may be only for SACD???) Can I run these outputs directly to the inputs on the new Emotiva amp? It's my understanding that the DVD player has its own decoding chip for Dolby and DTS. I'll have zero bass management or leveling without a processor, but will this work until it shows up??

Thanks!!

Sorry to say but you will have to wait on the pre/pro before you will be able to use your amp. The connections on the dvd player are for going to the mutichannel inputs of a pre/pro for sacd use.

Say its not so!

Those outputs only work for SACD?

If it is a Sony then I'm afraid so. Sony players only support one hi rez format and that is sacd.

I just unplugged the optical cable from the back of the DVD player while my daughter's watching monster's inc. The only remaining connection is a stereo pair of RCA cables from the L&R channels of the 5.1 outputs to my receiver. I still get sound (albiet just two channels and Dolby Prologic) while using only these outputs. This means the 5.1 outputs are not for SACD only as they are currently working with a DVD right?

EDIT: Correction, I don't get pro logic, just the left and right feed of 5.1

Okay, I think I understand now. If I used the 5.1 outputs on the Sony DVD player straight to the amp I would lose not only the previoulsy mentioned sound managment features, but I would also lose volume control. I think that last one is the kicker. Having spent my last penny on this combo, is there anything (I'm trying really hard to be creative!) I can to do to avoid having to just sit and look at my new amp for two months???

Try a pawn shop for a cheap deal with preouts.

Sorry ........ posted in haste. Will update soon.

Ok, I think I have my act together now.

Would this work until my Emotiva processor shows up?

Adcom GTP-750

This is the cheapest fix I've been able to scour from the web.

I don't know enough about that product to make a comment...but may I suggest placing a WTB ad on the the rocket forum. Someone might have a piece of equipment lying around collecting dust that you might be able to pick up for cheap.
Just a thought. Good luck.