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Hi All,

First of all apologies if the answer is already posted here (I have searched but can not find).

I have purchased an Oppo 95 to replace my G98. I would appreciate any advice RE the best way to set this up and connect to my G68J.

Many thanks in advance.

Brian

Get an HD621 so you can play BR HD soundtracks in all their glory. You run HDMI between the Oppo and the HD621 and then MHR between the HD621 and the 68.

Any reason for the 95 over the 93? Both are identical over HDMI.

Hi

I prefered the look and build of the 95 although I am aware I have also paid for DAC's that I do not need.

At this stage I do not want a HD621 (funds) and would like to know how best to connect the Oppo and G68J.

The Oppo has 7.1 analogue outs and I am sure the G68J has the analogue inputs (5.1). I think I could also connect via the digital out (Oppo) into a digital in on the G68. If I do this is it also worth connecting the 2 using the analogue stereo outputs on the Oppo?

Thanks

Hi Brian

If you want the HD codecs from BD discs, the only way to get them from your current equipment is to use the analogue connections from the Oppo to the G68 (just set up the Oppo for 5.1 output). This will also let you enjoy multichannel SACDs and DVD-As.

It is probably still worth using a coax digital cable from the Oppo to the G68 for DD and DTS from DVDs though, as Meridian's decoding of these formats is very good.

Cheers

George

George

Many thanks for the advice, I will use this method until I can purchase a HD621.

cheers

That's how I have it with my G61, with good results.

Another question.

I now have the Oppo 95 connected by digital coax for DVD and analogue phono's for CD replay.

If I play CD's selecting the DVD input on my G68 I get my music in Cinema modes only (Cinema, Discrete, THX and a few others). I can only use Trifield or Direct via the analogue output from the Oppo. I am sure this means I use the Oppo DAC and not the Meridian. I would prefer to use the G68 DAC's for music and direct mode. Is this possible?

Thanks

This is the wrong way round.

As you don't have a HD621 yet, you should set it up this way:

For CD / DVD (2 channel PCM & DD/DTS bit streams):
Oppo -- Coax --> G68 (say input D1, note note MD1 as this is for multi-channel)

For BD (hi-res codex tracks)
Oppo ---six channel analogue---> G68 analogue inputs (configured on G68 for multi-channel)


Do you use Mconfig (you should realy to get the most out of the G68)?
If so you can put all your equipment in that and configure up the connections, then download the config to the G68.

Regards,
Carl

Hi Carl

Thanks, I currently connect the digital coax from the Oppo into the DVD input on my G68. This is next to where my G98 connected using the 3 digital coax cables.

Is it this which is causing my CD's to play only in surround modes?

I lost the Meridian config files and have never changed since the initial set up. Des from Meridian spent the day setting everything up including room correction when I first purchased the kit. I have been reluctant to change although I am concious I am no longer getting the best from my gear. I still have the original software which has never been upgraded!

Thanks (again)
Brian

"Des from Meridian spent the day setting everything up including room correction when I first purchased the kit."

Sigh...

sigh!!!!

The service from Meridian was fantastic. I had upgraded from a 5 series system to the new G series and my dealer struggled to get it sounding its best.

The sound was amazing once correctly set up. I had always received fantastic service from Meridian. One of my 557's developed a problem out of warantee just before christmas 1 year. A phone call to Meridian and it was collected the next day, the internals replaced and I collected on the 23rd.

That level of service was priceless.

Regards,,