than this is good amp la...

and u already using it

your setup not bad either...

What is the difference between " Pure Direct " Straight" and " Surround Decoder" Which one of these mode to use to get best sound?

1) surround decoder - uses DSP modes,toggle between prologic IImusic, Neo Music and other DSP sound Fields

2) Stereo Mode - using two channel modes, sub (LFE) is activated if spk set to small

3) Straight Mode - by passes certain DSP modes ( also recommended )

4) Pure Direct -best for playing CD sources,really bypasses all DSP modes, even LED is shutdown on AVR
this is the best mode for listening to 2 channel sources,if your speakers can support full frequencies
Note : Sub Woofer (LFE) will not be activated

Happy Evaluating

At time of texting i'm in the Dining Room, listening to Kirk Whalum's - In This Live -CD using Straight mode
cant use Pure Direct as i'm using Satellites now, haven't fixed the "Spk Line-In Line-out Configuration" yet, but still enjoying very much

This post has been edited by moomoos: Aug 16 2009, 03:06 PM

Just came out from my HT room after a few songs of Jacky Cheung Wordl Tour Concert 2007. Fantastic.

The only thing with my 1800 is that it could give ample oomph. My Klipsch is very active

Yamaha RX-V2065: New 7.2 amplifier

Source : http://www.avcesar.com/actu/id-2860/Yamaha-RX-V2065.html (in french)
Translation from Google


This post has been edited by oimeng: Aug 19 2009, 05:00 PM

another new model?

I'm using it for abt 2 yrs and it served me well except it won't upscale to 1080p when connecting it to bd60. BTW wanna ask sifus here is there any major differences between 1080i and 1080p

cause my connection right now is bd60-->1600-->toshiba hdtv and if I connect it straight to hdtv I won't get the lossless audio.(read thru avs forum).

Thanks.

It would only have difference if your panel is Full HD and you are sitting at the correct distance. Else, it won't.

So quiet this thread.

Say if I want to upgrade from 1600 to latest hdmi avr , any opinion on which brand and price?

Thanks.

1900 la. same range but newer.

how much is the V465 ? which shop offer the best price ?

Sorry.This question should be asked earlier. Is it worth upgrading fr my current amp(1600) to a new one considering it cant do 1080p and hdmi 1.3. Right now bd60 is doing all the internal decoding of the audio and video. My tv is FullHD panel.

Thanks.

It shld be in the range of RM1800 ish.....

Try Desa HT at Low Yat or Kepong..... they usually have the best prices..... for Yammy...

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Added on August 28, 2009, 3:28 pmDude, that is the million dollar question, and only can be answered by yrself.

There are a few considerations (mostly mine) for u to decide.

1. Are you happy that you are not getting the Lossless audio that the BD60 is able to bitstream out? Are you contended with your current audio output?

2. Are you happy with the amount of cables running at the back (BD60 HMDI -> TV, AVR CoAx ->, etc), meaning much cables running all over the back? Or u prefer all HD (audio and video) to stream via HMDI -> AVR -> TV, making it much cleaner.?

3. Are u happy with yr current setup? Or you upgrade coz u wanna and can afford it?

Then decide if its a step you wanna make.

For me, I wanted to eliminate the cable clusters as my WDTV, PS3, Xbox360 and DVD are via HDMI/component -> LCD for 1080p, while the audio via coax and digital cables to AVR. Add to that Wii, Astro and aerial coax, the cables are all over the place (even if they are hidden using casing) and you have shielding noise problem if you stick too much cables with each other.

With a new HDMI 4 in /1 out AVR (V465), its solves my greatest concern.

So what are yours??

This post has been edited by Poadster: Aug 28 2009, 03:28 PM

Can try Legend also

Legend is legendary for its service....

A & L Audio Station

Yup u were right i should not have asked the question as it can be answered by myself.

Anyway I'm getting lossless audio (MPCM) thru bd60 and eliminate all the cable clusters by connecting bd60 ->yammy 1600->fulhd lcd. It sounded much better than the normal DD and DTS that I used to hear.

But now I am in blu ray world, so is there a lot of different between hdmi 1.1 and 1.3 and also 1080i and 1080p? If it is then I might consider to upgrade.

Thanks.

I am merely suggesting the questions, as the decision are all yours to make.

Are you sending the MPCM via HDMI to the AVR?? So the cable mgmt thing may not be an issue to you, sorry as i didnt know yr setup.

There are detail differences from 1080i to 1080p, but its noticeable.

Simple test for yr eyes. Play a BD scene using yr current setup, as yr AVR will output it in 1080i (am i right?). Then set the BD60 HDMI cable directly to yr LCD (instead of yr AVR), and replay the same scene. As long as yr BD outputs at 1080p and yr LCD displays 1080p, then see if you can notice the difference in details when displayed in 1080p (u did say yr LCD is FUllHD ya??)

Then decide of buying a RM3K++ amp is worthy the upgrade to 1080p visuals (and the boasting right to show TrueHD or DTSMA words on yr 1900)....

Good luck.