Outboard surround processors

[Matt Distefano]

So I'm looking for an inexpensive, external DTS and Dolby Digital surround
decoder. Something along the lines of the Technics SH-AC500D. In fact, that
SH-AC500D is about the only thing I've been able to find that fits the bill,
which is basically why I'm here. Anybody know of similarly-priced
alternatives?

Thanks in advance,
Matt

[steve grinstead]

Why when you can get a complete receiver for 200 bucks?
I used to have the technics and thought it sounded great untill I got a
yammy receiver. It blew away the tecnics. But the technics is okayfor low
level audio systems
I dont know where you could find one. Not much market when you can got a
complete all in one system with everything at wallmart for less than 200
bucks! INCLUDING DVD
"Matt Distefano" > wrote in message
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> So I'm looking for an inexpensive, external DTS and Dolby Digital surround
> decoder. Something along the lines of the Technics SH-AC500D. In fact,
that
> SH-AC500D is about the only thing I've been able to find that fits the
bill,
> which is basically why I'm here. Anybody know of similarly-priced
> alternatives?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt
>
>




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[Shrivel]

There are a couple "off-brand" units that do DTS and DD, but they are so
off-brand, I can't even remember the names of them ;-)

What don't you like about the AC500D? From what I've heard, it's a decent
unit for the price. I've only heard 2 major complaints about it:

1. The output may not be high enough to function well as a standalone AV
pre-amp. This is obviously not a problem if you are using it in conjunction
with a receiver with 6 channel inputs.

2. No FM demodulated Dolby Digital input for use with laserdisc players.
Again, obviously not a problem if you have no laserdisc player.


Another option you may want to consider, if you're dead-set on not having to
buy a receiver or AV pre/pro and amps is to get one of the several outboard
Dolby Digital processors (where you'll have a few more choices) and combine
it with one of the Millenium 2.4.6 DTS decoders (less than 200 bucks used).
I believe Denon also makes a standalone DTS decoder, although I've never
seen or heard the thing. The 2 units can be "daisy-chained" to work
together with no problems. You'll have more to choose from, but the price
will obviously be pretty outrageous.


"Matt Distefano" > wrote in message
news:%RjVa.1920$uu5.551@sccrnsc04...
> So I'm looking for an inexpensive, external DTS and Dolby Digital surround
> decoder. Something along the lines of the Technics SH-AC500D. In fact,
that
> SH-AC500D is about the only thing I've been able to find that fits the
bill,
> which is basically why I'm here. Anybody know of similarly-priced
> alternatives?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt
>
>

[George M. Middius]

steve grinstead Shelleyed:

> Why when you can get a complete receiver for 200 bucks?
> I used to have the technics and thought it sounded great untill I got a
> yammy receiver.

That's geekspeak for "Yamaha", right?

Now try an Outlaw, or even a Denon.