Originally Posted by Asa Post
But why do you think twin outputs will help with the 621?
My comment about twin outlets relates to players, not processors. It means the audio processor doesn't have to be connected to a video display or video processor, which is usually a bad thing.

Nomatter how its done, digital video on HDMI seems to pollute everything it touches. I was playing with my HD621, and used its HDMI output to drive non-Meridian equipment.

I found that the HD621 degraded the audio when it was switched on, but out of the audio chain, for example when using SPDIF directly from the player. It made my Sony 9100 sound "hashy" at the top-end; not very nice.

I also found that unplugging TVs, projectors and video processors improves SQ in conventional AV systems that are hooked-up with HDMI. Digital video and audio really don't mix to my mind - I think Meridian got that one right.

Twin outlets on a processor are just for convenience, so you don't need a separate switch if you have a projector, for example.

Nick

Last edited by WelwynNick; 2010-12-02 04:50.