Good receiver for the PS3? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

mpivovar · 2008-02-14, 04:03 PM

So does a receiver to go with the PS3 have to be able to decode the new codecs. I understand that it decodes them internally and sends the audio as PCM. So will any reciever that accepts PCM over HDMI be good. Or do I need to get one like the Onkyo 605. What recievers ou there are a good match for the PS3? Thanks for the help.

ClgShaft · 2008-02-14, 04:12 PM

is the digital deals section, there is mention the sony strdg 910 is a very good compliment to the ps3, and it is currently on sale.

hope this helps you out.

hugh · 2008-02-14, 04:32 PM

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So does a receiver to go with the PS3 have to be able to decode the new codecs.

No. Any receiver will work with the PS3. Obviously you will need optical in or HDMI in for digital transfer.

There are no best receivers for the PS3.

TECHNOKID · 2008-02-14, 04:35 PM

However, am I correct to assume that HDMI or optical is a must as the BluRay would downscale video otherwise, am I correct?

hugh · 2008-02-14, 04:40 PM

Optical only carries audio. The HDMI can go to your set, it doesn't have to go to a receiver.

Folks can correct me if I am wrong, but you can use component cables with the PS3.

57 · 2008-02-14, 04:52 PM

Although you can use component video cables, the PS3 will not upconvert SD DVDs to HD formats over component, only via HDMI.

Regarding the lossless HD audio formats, I don't believe they can be sent via optical or coaxial audio connections, only DD5.1 and DTS.

You may wish to look at the following regarding AVR features:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76082

TECHNOKID · 2008-02-14, 08:02 PM

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Although you can use component video cables, the PS3 will not upconvert SD DVDs to HD formats over component, only via HDMI.

OK, I was correct in my assumption and if you want the HD you must use HDMI. You are talking specifically about the PS3, am I correct to assume the HDMI ruling also applies to stand alone units?

57 · 2008-02-14, 10:32 PM

Any current consumer upconverting player or HD-DVD player will only upconvert SD-DVDs via HDMI. A while back there were a couple of upconverting DVD players that, with a hack, could upconvert via component video. They are no longer available, except used.

HD-DVD players can send 720P/1080i via component video, which seems counter-intuitive (until ICT takes effect, which may never happen).

mpivovar · 2008-02-19, 11:29 AM

So essentially want a reciever that will pass the 1080P video through to my TV and one that can take in the PCM audio via the HDMI. Is this correct??? Do all revievers read the PCM audio that is sent by the PS3?

polaris · 2008-02-22, 01:32 PM

Any entry level model should be able to handle PCM. HDMI seems the best way to output audio from the PS3 to ensure you really get the best quality.

Luis_A51 · 2008-02-22, 01:45 PM

A very good option is the Sony STR-DG910

It handles 7.1PCM, 24hz playback and of course 1080p - everything the PS3 has to offer. Oh and it has 3 HDMI inputs and transcoding to HDMI.

Everything you need, for a good price (about $300-400)

mpivovar · 2008-02-25, 11:35 AM

Thanks that is the reciever I was leaning towards. And fits my budget so a little more money can be spent on the speakers.

2008-02-14, 04:03 PM	#1
mpivovar Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 54	Good receiver for the PS3? So does a receiver to go with the PS3 have to be able to decode the new codecs. I understand that it decodes them internally and sends the audio as PCM. So will any reciever that accepts PCM over HDMI be good. Or do I need to get one like the Onkyo 605. What recievers ou there are a good match for the PS3? Thanks for the help.

2008-02-14, 04:40 PM	#5
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,501	Optical only carries audio. The HDMI can go to your set, it doesn't have to go to a receiver. Folks can correct me if I am wrong, but you can use component cables with the PS3. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2008-02-14, 04:52 PM	#6
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,335	Although you can use component video cables, the PS3 will not upconvert SD DVDs to HD formats over component, only via HDMI. Regarding the lossless HD audio formats, I don't believe they can be sent via optical or coaxial audio connections, only DD5.1 and DTS. You may wish to look at the following regarding AVR features: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76082 __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2008-02-14, 10:32 PM	#8
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,335	Any current consumer upconverting player or HD-DVD player will only upconvert SD-DVDs via HDMI. A while back there were a couple of upconverting DVD players that, with a hack, could upconvert via component video. They are no longer available, except used. HD-DVD players can send 720P/1080i via component video, which seems counter-intuitive (until ICT takes effect, which may never happen). __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2008-02-22, 01:45 PM	#11
Luis_A51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 785	A very good option is the Sony STR-DG910 It handles 7.1PCM, 24hz playback and of course 1080p - everything the PS3 has to offer. Oh and it has 3 HDMI inputs and transcoding to HDMI. Everything you need, for a good price (about $300-400) __________________ Sony KDS-60A2000, Sony Playstation 1/2/3 (60gig) and PSP, Sony STR-DG910, Pioneer/Sony 7.1, 39 PS3 Games, 120 BR movies

2008-02-14, 04:12 PM	#2
ClgShaft Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 702	is the digital deals section, there is mention the sony strdg 910 is a very good compliment to the ps3, and it is currently on sale. hope this helps you out.

2008-02-14, 04:35 PM	#4
TECHNOKID Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gatineau Posts: 2,944	However, am I correct to assume that HDMI or optical is a must as the BluRay would downscale video otherwise, am I correct?

2008-02-19, 11:29 AM	#9
mpivovar Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 54	So essentially want a reciever that will pass the 1080P video through to my TV and one that can take in the PCM audio via the HDMI. Is this correct??? Do all revievers read the PCM audio that is sent by the PS3?

2008-02-22, 01:32 PM	#10
polaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,314	Any entry level model should be able to handle PCM. HDMI seems the best way to output audio from the PS3 to ensure you really get the best quality.

2008-02-25, 11:35 AM	#12
mpivovar Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 54	Thanks that is the reciever I was leaning towards. And fits my budget so a little more money can be spent on the speakers.

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