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Update,

I have used Radio as the preset for the multichannel analogue out from the Oppo into the G68, playing a DVD (Amy Winehouse in London) I get the following DSP options, Cinema, THX, Ambisonics, Discrete, pushing the display button I see PCM Music6 96K.

I kept the coax digital out as DVD but as advised I have disconnected from the DVD in on the G68 and connected to D8 on the G68. Playing the same disk as above I get Cinema, Discrete and THX and the display shows DTS 3/2.1 48K.

I would really appreciate it if one of you good (and experienced) people could advise if this looks correct.

I can't test the sound as its so late and the (already angry) misses is in bed!!!

Thanks

Update,

The above is with the Oppo set to output bitstream, not sure if this is correct but when I change to LPCM I get the normal stereo option (direct, Trifield etc.) on the DVD setting.

Cheers and apologies for the fragmented posts - it's been an interesting evening.

Hi Brian,

If you do not have the .msf configuration file dating back to when Des setup up you system then this information is lost and you will have to purchase a Sound Pressure Meter (SPL) meter and go through the procedure for yourself. To be honest have a SPL meter is a #1 essential piece of kit to setup a multi-channel system.

As you say you have different speakers and sub now so really your system need to be re-calibrated from scratch. Speaker level, Speaker Distances, Small / Large bass management and then after all that MRC should be run. I�d order a SPL meter (and a long analogue cable) ASAP and start reading the manuals and the WiKi whilst waiting for it to arrive

It does take a lot of effort in reading and re-reading the user-guides but it is all possible it just take a little time to get it right.

Regards,
Carl

Yep this should be fine; digital for 2 channel and analogue for multi-channel (of course what you realy need is a HD621 and scrap the analogue connections and use HDMI )

I would not personaly bother with this as the DACs in G68 are much better.

This is very important, don't forget to add in you non-Meridian equipment in to it as well; so all the sources and connections are correct.

This is correct, however it is not automatic in the G68 you will need to calibrate speaker level and distances (you will need a tape measure and a SPL meter to do this). Oh and a way of connecting your laptop to the G68). Again check out the WikI and also Google Search this site for help in the first instance.

If you wish to email me you .msf file once you have it setup [and a description off all you kit and how it is / wish it to be wired] I can check it out for you.

Regards,
Carl

Brian - YGM.

The way you have, with the 6x analogue connection for multi-channel the Oppo should be set to output LPCM from the SPDIF connection.

If you had decided to only used the SPDIF connection (i.e. not the 6x analogue as well) then you would have to set the Oppo to output 5.1 DD/DTS lossy bitstream in order for the G68 to decode it.

I don't have an Oppo so I can't help with the detail of this but others on here use them and I'm sure that will step in and help.

Regards,
Carl

I really appreciate everyone's help and thanks.

I did connect the analogue outputs into the G68 as well as the digital into D8 on the G68.

I have re-set all of the speaker distances, sizes, etc. within the config programme as well as the sources.

I can't believe how much worse my bass sounds at the moment although this appears to be the only area affected poorly.

I called RS components earlier to try and source a RS analogue SP meter, they did not know what it was!

Could someone please provide some additional info so I can source the best meter to use and I am going to attempt to set up the RC myself.

Although my speakers changed since it was originally set up it always sounded fantastic and balanced.

I do have the .msl file somewhere on my PC with the RC data but I do not know how to upload this.

Many Thanks

Did you get my email Brian?

I walked into a Radio Shack in NYC when I was there a few weeks ago - same story. They'd never heard of it.

The RadioShack model was widely available, but the analogue model is no longer available, the digital model is available here

Regards I

Radio Shack hasn't sold the analog SP meter for a while, here is the one they currently have in their catalog :

Current Radio Shack SPL meter

I don't know if this is compatible with the Meridian room correction functionality or not. I don't own the new model, but you are free to borrow mine and my microphone stand if you live nearby :-). Mine says on the back : RadioShack Sound Level Meter Cat. No. 33-2055 A.

Radio Shack has been "dumbed down" and primarily sells cellular phone plans and high priced HDMI cables now . Most people don't own soldering guns anymore or repair their own TV sets or Onkyo stereos (yuck yuck). (More's the pity I think is the British saying).

"Mores the pity" Is correct. Chris