In article , Donwill
wrote:
I noted in a previous thread that Dave Plowman said you can take the
audio (stereo) signal off the back of the TV via Phono sockets (avoiding
delays) which sounded promising for connecting to my Amp. Are these
available on all modern TVs?
Afraid I can't say if all TVs provide for it. But I'd recommend ensuring
that you can get spdif (i.e. either an optical or coax) digital output from
the TV/display. This may help you avoid lip-synch problems. You can then
use that to feed a DAC that then gives you the input for your Linsley Hood.
If the TV has multiple inputs the TV will then also be your 'selector
switch' for the audio. (Given what you say below about playing CD, note
that some players these days may also have an input to act as your DAC, so
combine this with being able to play discs.)
If you want a DAC note that as well as new ones, the secondhand dealers
often sell old but decent ones for lower prices. There are also some cheap
and small options like the 35 quid CYP one from CPC, etc. Sold for the 'AV
installation trade' where they don't need to impress with the brand name.
Works quite nicely in my experience and small enough to hide behind the
rest of the kit. :-)
I like my Amplifier/Speakers combination, (Linsley Hood 80 Watt / B&W
DM330) I had excellent performance (maybe slightly bass heavy) out of
them in my previous house and despite advice from a computer literate
acquaintance I want retain them. The conversation went something like
this " He said,- Every thing's gone digital now, get rid of your amp and
get a digital one, but my speakers are analogue I said. Get digital
ones he said. But my ears are analogue I said!!!!!!!! :-\ All very
confusing.
Your "acquaintance" does seem rather confused. If you like your present amp
and speakers, and they still work OK, then go on using them.
My excellent CD player, a Phillips went missing in moving house, I have
a cheap sony Video player which also plays my CD collection but only
through the existing TV speakers so cannot judge it's CD performance.
Should I invest in a blue ray for the latest HD Videos and will it also
play ordinary videos and most importantly play my CD collection without
degradation of audio quality? --------------------------------
I'd personally not bother with 'blue ray' unless you do want 'HD films'. I
haven't bought such a player and have no plans to do so. But you may be
keener than myself on seeing films in HD. My interest is mainly in the
sound and SD video is fine so far as I'm concerned.
Things may change as I haven't tested my Amp and Speakers yet. :-(
Should be OK if you stored them carefully.
Slainte,
Jim
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