Prpoperly setting up an Oppo DV-980H for music

[Longbluesquid]

I have a question regarding on how to set it up properly, i have it Down mixed to 2 ch in PCM my qwuestion is with Channel Trim? ive set it at -10.0 so it doesnt distort my speakers but whats the best way to set it? Thanks help is greatly appreciated...

 

[john72953]

If you have properly calibrated your speakers with a software program like Audessey or YPAO, or have done so using an SPL meter, you DO NOT need to play with the Channel Trim function on the Oppo. Just leave it at 0.0dB.

John

 

[Longbluesquid]

ok Thanks....

 

[DaleAV]

This is true for muti-channel ANALOG output (ie; lossess audio, DVD-A and SACD), the less trim applied in the Oppo the better. Too much can clip and too little can degrade the sound.
Make sure the Oppo volume is maintained at 100% at all times also.
Some trim can sometimes not be avoided, depending on the analog capability of your receiver (not all have Audessey, etc.)

Have you thought of using the separate analog 2 ch outputs from the Oppo for CD listening? They work great if you have superior analog circuitry in your pre/rec. etc. I know everyone has different tastes, and different setups, it's just a thought.

 

[DaleAV]

This is true for muti-channel ANALOG output (ie; DVD-A and SACD), the less trim applied to the Oppo the better. Too much can clip and too little can degrade the sound.
Make sure the Oppo volume is maintained at 100% at all times also.
Some trim can sometimes not be avoided, depending on the analog capability of your receiver (not all have Audessey, etc.)