Ted Todorov
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I got a Mac Mini recently to use as an audio server. I am in the process of compressing my entire CD collection to Apple Lossless format, and want to use the Mini instead of a CD player, connecting it to my receiver via optical digital.
I have however run into an insurmountable problem with my Denon AVR-3805 -- it will feed audio from a digital input only to Zone 1 (my bedroom/Home Theater). Considering that I mostly listen to music in Zone 2 (my living room), this is a fatal problem.
Going analog from the Mini to the receiver is not an option due to the lower quality and large difference in volume level as compared other sources. Not to mention that it would prevent me from sending DD/DTS 5.1 sound from the Mini.
I have come to the conclusion that I need a new receiver. The Denon AVR-3806 has the same (to me insanely stupid) limitation. What alternatives are there -- a good quality receiver that will take an optical digital output and feed it to speakers in two different rooms?
Any suggestions are welcome... Thanks!
Ted
I have however run into an insurmountable problem with my Denon AVR-3805 -- it will feed audio from a digital input only to Zone 1 (my bedroom/Home Theater). Considering that I mostly listen to music in Zone 2 (my living room), this is a fatal problem.
Going analog from the Mini to the receiver is not an option due to the lower quality and large difference in volume level as compared other sources. Not to mention that it would prevent me from sending DD/DTS 5.1 sound from the Mini.
I have come to the conclusion that I need a new receiver. The Denon AVR-3806 has the same (to me insanely stupid) limitation. What alternatives are there -- a good quality receiver that will take an optical digital output and feed it to speakers in two different rooms?
Any suggestions are welcome... Thanks!
Ted