Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems meridian 598 through 621?

I expect this question been asked many times before but could you use a SPDIF to HDMI convertor to send only the audio portion ofthe 598 to the HD621 using something like this

http://cgi.eBay.co.uk/DVI-Audio-Spd..._DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad23a7e41

Or would be better of retiring the 598 for a Bluray player to handle my audio/DVD needs .The Bluray player will be next on the list after buying a HD621 .How would the 598 compare against an Oppo or a zune through a HD621 and would these players be my best choice around the 600 pound mark ? Any suggestions or experience in this matter would be greatly appreciated .

You probably need a DVI source to run this as the audio is encoded onto the video signal for HDMI.

Kal

I had a Component + Stereo SPDIF to HDMI convertor I got from hdcable.co.uk but I couldn't get it to work reliably . Asked M about why it wouldn't take and they had no ideas . Hdcable kindly took it back for a full refund but they also said that they had never had a single instance of it not working properly

I still need something similar as if I ever complete the rackmounting of my kit the 598 will be wasted without a video link to HD621


Best

~M~

The best option for a 596 or 598 is the SDI mod plus the following:

Not cheap though - approx �340 from Scan: http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductID=866057&source=froogle

Will that AES INPUT accept SPDIF and is it toslink or coax?

Does 598 have toslink output?

I believe 598 is SPDIF only . I intended merely to run the Stereo feed and component video from my DVD-As to make menu selections from discs and then the MCH2 input to listen .

~M~

Just hate the idea of getting rid of this spinner for a cheap one. Maybe just sit tight right now. Has anyone traded in there 598 for an Oppo /HD621 whats the comparison for music and DVD film like ?

I have a G98 and an Oppo/HD621 setup.

The Oppo is much better for films from DVD than the G98. The video quality and upscaling are far superior. However, I slightly prefer the G98 for music but there is not much in it really.

I wouldn't go for the G98 if I were purchasing now from scratch.

Felt just like you, had my 598 / Oppo 83 with HD621 on a vga switch into my 568 MM. Lasted about a week before the 598 was retired.

thankyou, Is there any particular specification I should be looking at for the Oppo Ive seen them range from about 550-900 pounds ?

You could consider the Oppo BDP-80 as well. Cheaper.

http://www.crtprojectors.co.uk/oppo_bdp-80.htm#OPPO%20Model%20Comparison

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