So buying an AVR to be connected to a PC is a no sense, the only way I can get image+sound is connecting the PC to TV and TV to AVR but I lose a lot of features, in my case who is processing the sound? the AVR or the PC?
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So buying an AVR to be connected to a PC is a no sense, the only way I can get image+sound is connecting the PC to TV and TV to AVR but I lose a lot of features, in my case who is processing the sound? the AVR or the PC?
You connect the PC to the AVR then the AVR to your TV/monitor. You don't need your AVR to send audio to your PC, or at least I don't see why you would. What features are you missing out on?
As for which is processing the sound, it could be both. Your PC will output a digital audio signal via HDMI to the AVR, then the AVR will process it and apply whatever DSP, room correction etc you like after that.
Your PC soundcard may also process the sound before sending it to the AVR as well, but if you choose to just pass the raw digital signal to your AVR then it will not and then only the AVR would be processing the sound.
As for which is processing the sound, it could be both. Your PC will output a digital audio signal via HDMI to the AVR, then the AVR will process it and apply whatever DSP, room correction etc you like after that.
Your PC soundcard may also process the sound before sending it to the AVR as well, but if you choose to just pass the raw digital signal to your AVR then it will not and then only the AVR would be processing the sound.
As I said, if connect the PC to the AVR and the AVR to the TV I miss HDMI ARC functions, if I turn on the TV, the AVR is not turnning on, I must to turn on the AVR via remote control, for example.
If you go to settings > general connections > external device manager > then select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to turn it on.
See if that helps if you haven't already got that activated.
See if that helps if you haven't already got that activated.
Do you have hdmi control turned on on the AVR as well?I have it turned on
I'm out of ideas then, sorry, but surely the only function you're losing is the ability to turn the AVR on with the TV remote?
You would still be getting audio and video from your PC out from the AVR to your TV? If not then it must be a HDCP issue?
Yes, I loss this function and I want to use the AVR to duplicate the image with one in but I can't cause this issue.
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Who says I was unlucky changing processors?
I changed because I wanted new sound codex!
When you have multiple subs in a room that likely aren’t tuned correctly, with fast double bass, yea, they run together. Can you still HEAR the separation in the speakers? Yes. But the tactile feel of it from the subs is almost blended together.
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3800 on sale new for $1499 now, factory refurbs still $1299.
https://www.denon.com/en-us/product/av-receivers/avr-x3800h
https://www.denon.com/en-us/product/av-receivers/avr-x3800h
Yep, on sale everywhere. I was hopping for the X4800H to go on sale, but looks like it's not going to happen any time soon. Either way I will be placing my order for the X4800H this weekend and then 60 days will start running for a sale to come up so Best Buy can match the sale price and get a refund
I am curious to know how effective cyclical discounting is for inventory reduction. I assume there is a trigger for marketing when inventory is sitting, there must be some metric forecast of sales increase triggered by the discounting. Denon does this frequently with the HEOS Speakers Systems, curious.
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I just did the same thing!
I communicated with @amirm earlier this week, I think we're near the top of the Queue, but I did not ask when specifically. I am guessing like you and everyone else.
....I'm beginning to think discussions over the measurement results are taking place deja vu.
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It appears the 3800 doesnt offer much improvement over the 3700. 4 subs instead of 2, and the option to buy Dirac. Is there anything else I am missing?
Denon has refurb 3700's for $999. I may get one of those to replace my 10 year old Pioneer VSX-1124.
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