Dolby Digital Processors, Can I get some help with em'? (1 Viewer)

[NathanP]

Hi, I'm looking at this Dolby Digital 5.1 processor to add on to one of my systems..
Here it is.. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1277275323
Thing is, I'm pretty sure you need a Dolby Digital ready reciever..
The system I want to add this to is 4 channels with a pro-logic processor add-on
And it has no Ac-3 or Dolby Digital RF connections..
So, what can I do?
I really want Dolby Digital without having to buy a new amp..
Is there any special cable I can buy that will let me use this?
Please,
Any help or suggestion will be gladly appreciated.
Nathan
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[Luke_Y]

To use that unit with your receiver you need to have 5.1 inputs. It is made for "DD ready" receivers or amps.
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[NathanP]

Anyone else????
Pleeeeaaaase!
How can I get DD 5.1 without having to buy another amp???
I don't have 5.1 inputs..
Nathan
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[James Q Jenkins]

I remember reading earlier this week (Sunday?) someone post a link to a Dolby Digital receiver for $120. I think it was refurbished from www.pioneerdirect.com . Not sure. Look around. It doesn't cost much to get a new receiver if you shop around.
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[Michael Reuben]

quote: How can I get DD 5.1 without having to buy another amp???[/quote] You can't. DD 5.1 requires six separate channels (or five with a separately powered subwoofer), and you only have four. You don't have the right inputs, and you don't have enough amplification.
You have three choices:
1. Buy a separate DD processor, a separate monoblock amp, a powered subwoofer, and a bunch of interconnects (and even then, it might not work; it sounds like your system's connections may be maxed out); or
2. Same as (1), only you get a DVD player with built-in DD 5.1 decoding; or
2. Buy a new receiver.
With today's prices, option (3) will probably be the cheapest by far.
M.
[Edited last by Michael Reuben on September 25, 2001 at 09:10 AM]

 

[JerryW]

$119 + S&H
http://www.pioneerdirect.com/product...item=VSXD498/B
seems like a good deal.
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[Edited last by JerryW on September 25, 2001 at 09:27 AM]

 

[NathanP]

Alright..
That's what I thought,
I just wanted to upgrade my secondary system without purchasing a new amp...
Thanks,
Nathan
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