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• Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? Brad G. 01:17:56 03/19/01 (0)
  In Reply to: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? posted by confused on March 08, 2001 at 22:53:18:

  I know for sure that all Yamaha receivers have analog bypass while in 2 channel, stereo mode. That is even with bass management engaged. I've had it confirmed by Yamaha themselves.

  I read a post from DenonDave(Marketing Rep. from Denon) who is on AV Science Forums. I believe he also stated in one of his posts that Denons models operate the same way When they are in stereo mode with DSP modes inactive, it is in analog bypass with no A/D to D/A conversion. So from my findings, you should be safe with Yamaha and Denon.

  Sony's DB and ES series has now included analog bypass in their new models. The older ones were commonly talked of in forums as always including an A/D to D/A conversion even in stereo mode. I never had a Sony receiver so I don't know for sure, but their new ones do have an analog bypass, but it also bypass tone controls, if that's important to you.
  
  

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• Thanks for the input. I ended up with a Rotel 980. confused 19:23:07 03/10/01 (0)
  In Reply to: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? posted by confused on March 08, 2001 at 22:53:18:

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• Check Denon line...................[nt] sober1 15:40:15 03/10/01 (0)
  In Reply to: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? posted by confused on March 08, 2001 at 22:53:18:

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• Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? scooterrat 13:07:38 03/09/01 (8)
  In Reply to: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? posted by confused on March 08, 2001 at 22:53:18:

  Bryston SP-1.
  but it sells for about $2300.00 I think.
  
  
  

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  • Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? kotches 13:51:49 03/09/01 (7)
    In Reply to: Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? posted by scooterrat on March 09, 2001 at 13:07:38:

    Scooter,

    The SP_1 is a preamp/processor, not a receiver, and retails for US$3800. That doesn't mean it's a bad product!

    B&K AVR305, B&K AVR307 have stereo and 5.1 analog bypass.

    Several others are out there as well, I'm fairly sure.

    Regards,

    
    
    
    

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    • Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? jasonz29 10:30:28 03/10/01 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? posted by kotches on March 09, 2001 at 13:51:49:

      i think my nad t751 ($750 us) has it. ill have to check my manual.
      
      

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    • Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? scooterrat 10:26:34 03/10/01 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? posted by kotches on March 09, 2001 at 13:51:49:

      I guess I missread his post and did the conversion from US dollars to Canadian backwards...If I could get the SP-1 for $2300.00 that would rock!
      
      
      

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    • What is "5.1 analog" bypass? 12stepper 15:38:16 03/09/01 (4)
      In Reply to: Re: A/V reciever that has true analog bypass? posted by kotches on March 09, 2001 at 13:51:49:

      I always associate 5.1 w/ the digital domain.

      I understand you can have surround in analog (e.g., dolby prologic).

      But "5.1 analog bypass" suggests (to me) an analog source with 5.1 channels. How is that possible?

      Just curious...I tend to favor analog by pass in A/V preamps simply because I have alot invested in both my tuner and my turntable and wish to avoid A/D and D/A conversion. But I always am thinking "2-channel."

      thanks.
      
      

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      • Re: What is "5.1 analog" bypass? kotches 19:25:02 03/09/01 (0)
        In Reply to: What is "5.1 analog" bypass? posted by 12stepper on March 09, 2001 at 15:38:16:

        Well 12stepper, there are two high resolution digital formats in the marketplace, DVD-Audio and SACD.

        Curiously, the high resolution output is only available as an analog signal, with the exception of Meridian (demonstrated digitally passing DVD-A but not to market, in proprietary format) MSB (can add capability to pass the high res signals via ANOTHER proprietary format and Sharp SACD (prototype demonstrated at CES). So to properly handle a 5.1 source from an analog output, you need to have a 5.1 analog bypass (aka direct) input.

        Without it, you go through yet another A/D conversion, followed by another D/A conversion, assuming your piece can handle the 6 channel input at all.

        Hope this helps.

        Regards,

        
        
        

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      • just a guess....same as 2 channel sober1 18:28:15 03/09/01 (2)
        In Reply to: What is "5.1 analog" bypass? posted by 12stepper on March 09, 2001 at 15:38:16:

        5.1 analog bypass would be used when you were inputing(up to 6 channels)from a different proc/decoder and you wanted that signal to pass thru to the amp then to output(speakers) unaltered. The source had all ready preformed the D/A conversion.
        just theory on my part....waitting to be corrected
        
        

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        • Is it the same as 5.1 direct? Gandalfcrow 19:03:29 03/09/01 (1)
          In Reply to: just a guess....same as 2 channel posted by sober1 on March 09, 2001 at 18:28:15:

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          • Re: Is it the same as 5.1 direct? kotches 19:21:23 03/09/01 (0)
            In Reply to: Is it the same as 5.1 direct? posted by Gandalfcrow on March 09, 2001 at 19:03:29:

            Gandalfcrow,

            Direct and Analog bypass are often used interchangably.

            Regards,

            
            
            

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