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No 2 ch pcm might be explained by sampling rate. Usually those older decoders could only handle up to 48k so you probably need to set the BD player to downsample pcm.

As far as the DD and DTS I'd think that would be handled same as it is by the Technics. Is the Technics decoder actually playing the Tempest BD in DD or is it just automatically applying DPL (or similar) matrix to 2ch whereas maybe the Marantz is not?

Just to be sure, do you have all the audio formats (DD, DTS, TrueHD, DTS MA, etc) all set to bitstream in the player settings? HDMI audio off?

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Offered today by The Music Room: One Marantz DP870 Digital Processor. Nice sounding unit...

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Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent… fully tested and no issues found. Sound quality and performance are outstanding. Every item we offer for sale undergoes a thorough listening session and review of all functions. Buy with confidence.

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• ¥ 60,000 (released in 1997)

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An AC-3 processor with a built-in Dolby Surround AC-3 decoder.

Each channel has an independent output level control function.

Equipped with a size selector for the playback speaker.

Model Rating

Type AC-3 processor Input terminal AC-3RF input : 1 system Digital coaxial input : 1 system Digital optical input : 1 system Multi-analog input : 1 system Output terminal L/R output : 2 systems Surround L/R output : 1 system Center output : 1 system Subwoofer output : 1 system Corresponding digital signal Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Power consumption 25W (Electrical Appliance and Material Control Law) Maximum external dimensions Width 439x Height 74x Depth 280 mm Weight 4.8kg

NONE!! Except one little item, I had to have a custom db25 to RCA cable made to connect it to my Rotel.

This Marantz is quite honestly one of the Best sounding units I have ever heard. All this buzz about this thing not having a remote is a bunch of garbage. Marantz didn't provide one because guess what.. YOU DON'T NEED ONE!!! I hooked it up to my Rotel RSP-980 and controled the volume of the entire system with my Rotel remote. Imagine that!!

Similar Products Used:

Carver DPL-33, RSP-985.

OVERALL RATING 5 VALUE RATING 5

[Jan 12, 2000]

Chris Saben

Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Sounds great with my system and has straight forward controls for making ajustments

I bought this slightly used for $350. One of the most satisfying addition to my home theater. You could make a point about the brightness, in my system this processor drives multiple Carver amps. The carvers tend to sound warm almost tube like. So the brightness really complements my setup. I give this system 5 stars for the price and 4 stars for it's overall rating. Just because it doesn't come with a remote--Kinda silly in this day and age.

OVERALL RATING 4 VALUE RATING 5

[May 20, 2000]

rmd

Audiophile

Strength:

Gold rca inputs jacks. Made in Japan. No noise during Bypass mode. Wide Dynamic range. 6-channel inputs.

Weakness:

Just a slight click when raising the volume through RC2000 remote.

I bought this decoder in the fall of 1998 to get 5.1 channel as an add-on to an existing Rotel RSP-960AX Dolby Pro-logic processor. I can honestly say that this was one of the best buys I ever made. To this day I'm still happy with this unit.

The sound is wide and deep, with a slight lean sound. There is no clicks when changing chapters in a moview.

With the unit being a little bit bright. I tried numerous coax cables from ultra-pure copper to silver. The silver coax seems to warm up the sound compared to copper and also takes a little bit of the harshness away. The harshness was mentioned during a review from Cybertheater, http://www.cybertheater.com/HW_Reviews/DP870/dp870.html

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL RATING 5 VALUE RATING 5

[Mar 13, 2001]

Marty

Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Dead quiet. Dynamic DD sound throughout entire frequency range. Blends perfectly with sub.

Weakness:

No remote. Must be purchased separately if desired.

Intergrated perfectly between my Fosgate Model 4 and my Acurus amps. Absolutely no problem with brightness or harshness as others have experienced. Major change in my HT system. Very highly recommended in the used market. If this fits your set-up, grab one!

Similar Products Used:

NoneIn

OVERALL RATING 5 VALUE RATING 5

[May 16, 2000]

Warren T

Audiophile

Strength:

Pretty good sound....steers well

Weakness:

A little bright...I bought when these units first came out so I paid a premium

Good processor for the money....I have an all separates system and this was a good fit for my situation.