48K, 96K or 192K

First, I do not think you can feed the front L/R directly to the xDs amp since you would not have a volume control for those channels.

Second, if you are using only the analog outs, the settings for S/PDIF (the digital output) are irrelevant.

Third, the best arrangement is to set the S/PDIF output to RAW (that will permit transmission of DD and DTS in addition to PCM output) and connect the digital output to the B&K digital input. Then, connect the front L/R preamp outputs of the B&K to the xDs.

Fourth, an alternative may be possible which is to connect the 6 analog outputs of the player to the B&K.

Kal

Jim, DVD-A is 48khz/24-bit, so I would say set your player to 48khz. 96khz and 192khz are upsampled options for experimentation, but 48khz is the straight-through setting.

BTW, DVD-A is stunning IMO. It has phenomenal resolution and maintains the drive of redbook that SACD lacks. Donald Fagen's "Nightfly" re-mastered and released on DVD-A is excellent.

DVD is up to 24/48. DVD-A can be anything up to 24/192, at least in 2 channels, and up to 24/96 in 5.1. So, set the output for 192kHz in order not to down-sample and mangle the best discs.

Kal

02-14-06: Kr4
DVD is up to 24/48. DVD-A can be anything up to 24/192, at least in 2 channels, and up to 24/96 in 5.1. So, set the output for 192kHz in order not to down-sample and mangle the best discs.

Kal
Kr4 (Threads | Answers)

Perhaps the setting needs to be made on a disc-to-disc basis? My Donald Fagen disc specifically mentions 48khz/24bit. I don't own any other DVD-A discs to compare.

I personally prefer to not upsample.

Tvad...Right on about DVDA! For years I have argued that it is as good or better than SACD, but for some reason most of those audiophiles who will accept high resolution have been snowed by Sony propaganda about DSD.

All my DVDA are 96KHz, although the protocol does allow for 192KHz.