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I have read some reviews stating that the Arcam Av9/P7 combo do not have the latest audio decoding abilities.
Can anyone tell me what I lose by ditching the Onkyo 606 and picking up the Arcam. It seems per the specs below that it is all the HD formats but I thought the Av9 was introduced to deal with HD formats so this leaves me a little confused.
Specs detailed below:
Onkyo Specifications
- DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus Decoding
- HDMI (v. 1.3a) Audio and Video Processing
- HDTV-Capable HDMI (4 Inputs and 1 Output) and Component Video (50 MHz) Switching (3 Inputs and 1 Output) - NEW!
- HDMI and Component Video Upconversion & Upscaling - NEW!
- Bi-Amping Capability for Enhanced Musicality and Power
- Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers
- Onkyo RIHD for System Control
- Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod
Audio Features
- 140 W/Ch Minimum into 6 ohms, 1 kHz, IEC (1 Channel Driven)
- DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
- 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels
- WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
- Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
- 5 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/2 Coaxial)
- Subwoofer Pre Out
- CinemaFILTER
- A-Form Listening Mode Memory
- Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
- Non-Scaling Configuration
- Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels
- Color-Coded 7.1-Multichannel Inputs
- Independent Crossover Adjustment for F/C/S/SB (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200 Hz)
- Double Bass Function
Video Features
- 5 S-Video Inputs and 2 Outputs
- 5 Composite Video Inputs and 2 Outputs
- Front Panel Auxiliary Input (for Camcorders, Game Consoles, etc.)
Arcam AV9 Specs:
● Codecs: DD, DD-EX, DPL-IIx, DTS DTS-ES, DTS
Neo:6
● THD+N: 0.0012%
● Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
● Will Accept up to 96 kHz Digital Input Sampling
● Second Zone Operation
My equipment is only a Sky HD box, and a PS3. Hardly watch any blu-rays with 60% of broadcasts watched on high def and about 40% on standard def.
Also, in terms of functionality do I lose anything else?
Thanks for looking.
Can anyone tell me what I lose by ditching the Onkyo 606 and picking up the Arcam. It seems per the specs below that it is all the HD formats but I thought the Av9 was introduced to deal with HD formats so this leaves me a little confused.
Specs detailed below:
Onkyo Specifications
- DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus Decoding
- HDMI (v. 1.3a) Audio and Video Processing
- HDTV-Capable HDMI (4 Inputs and 1 Output) and Component Video (50 MHz) Switching (3 Inputs and 1 Output) - NEW!
- HDMI and Component Video Upconversion & Upscaling - NEW!
- Bi-Amping Capability for Enhanced Musicality and Power
- Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers
- Onkyo RIHD for System Control
- Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod
Audio Features
- 140 W/Ch Minimum into 6 ohms, 1 kHz, IEC (1 Channel Driven)
- DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
- 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels
- WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
- Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
- 5 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/2 Coaxial)
- Subwoofer Pre Out
- CinemaFILTER
- A-Form Listening Mode Memory
- Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
- Non-Scaling Configuration
- Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels
- Color-Coded 7.1-Multichannel Inputs
- Independent Crossover Adjustment for F/C/S/SB (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200 Hz)
- Double Bass Function
Video Features
- 5 S-Video Inputs and 2 Outputs
- 5 Composite Video Inputs and 2 Outputs
- Front Panel Auxiliary Input (for Camcorders, Game Consoles, etc.)
Arcam AV9 Specs:
● Codecs: DD, DD-EX, DPL-IIx, DTS DTS-ES, DTS
Neo:6
● THD+N: 0.0012%
● Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
● Will Accept up to 96 kHz Digital Input Sampling
● Second Zone Operation
My equipment is only a Sky HD box, and a PS3. Hardly watch any blu-rays with 60% of broadcasts watched on high def and about 40% on standard def.
Also, in terms of functionality do I lose anything else?
Thanks for looking.