Which Receiver Will Decode Digital To Analog For Z2/Z3?

[BMXTRIX]

I am interested in running my PS3 to multiple zones in my home but can't get both digital audio and analog audio out of it at the same time to feed my whole house system.

Since I was considering upgrading my receiver, I was thinking about getting one that would decode the digital input from the PS3 (HDMI 1.3) to analog stereo outputs for zone 2.

I currently have a Z1 and am thinking of a decent Denon or Integra product possibly.

Does anyone know what brands will handle this?

 

[BMXTRIX]

Bueller???

 

[AVRat]

From Denon series 4/5

"• When the input source to which the digital input connectors (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) are assigned is selected in ZONE2 or ZONE3, playback is only possible if the digital signal being input is in PCM(2-channel) format.

• Digital audio signals input from the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors cannot be played in multi-zone.
"

 

[AVRat]

From Integra series 7/8

"Only analog input sources are output by Zone 2 and
Zone 3. Digital input sources are not output. If no
sound is heard when an input source is selected, check
to make sure it’s connected to an analog input."

 

[Jack Hammer]

Backing up what AVRat said, I've got the Denon 3808ci. It'll pass a digital signal to Z2 or Z3 as long as it is not hdmi. Optical and coax is ok. My Ps3 doesn't seem to pass an audio signal via both hdmi and optical concurrently, AFAIK. If it does, i'm not set up right. I can use the optical or coax output from my Denon 2910 to listen to music, concurrently with hdmi(I think it sounds much better thant he ps3, but that's opinion, nothing scientific).

Jack

 

[AVRat]

Still no joy. The Pioneer 94 and Yamaha's new Z11 don't seem to offer this feature either.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Thanks for the updates - I will keep on looking and asking around a bit. I really have no issues with analog audio, but the PS3 is a real stumbling block for me on this as I want to be able to send A/V throughout the house and don't really feel like going through adding a secondary receiver specific to this task...

Strangely enough I have a 2307 sitting in my basement in a box with a bad HDMI input/output - but one good HDMI input and good analog outs.

Hmmmm....