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Kolash
Kolash
Avid Contributor I
Dec 1, 2018 1:35 PM UTC
Question

Sony UBP-x700 convert DTS to DD?

Just bought this UHD Blu Ray player assuming it would be fine. (Silly me) Before I take it back has anyone found that it can indeed convert DTS? I have the Beam connected to my tv using the HDMI ARC. Shame as the picture quality is incredible for the price, even on upscale standard Blu Ray discs.
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    Paulw123
    Paulw123
    Virtuoso
    Dec 1, 2018 2:02 PM UTC
    I have only ever read on here, that only UHD/DVD players from Samsung or Oppo will convert DTS to DD5.1 on the fly.
    Xbox oneS will do it as well.
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      Kolash
      KolashAuthor
      Avid Contributor I
      Dec 1, 2018 3:03 PM UTC
      Thanks. I’ve seen it used elsewhere but what exactly does the term “on the fly” mean?? Don’t want to embarrass myself back at the store....
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      opsman
      Lyricist III
      Dec 1, 2018 4:21 PM UTC
      I've used Samsung players for ages and they are brilliant at converting DTS to DD5.1 on the fly and work a treat with the Sonos kit.
      'On the Fly' basically means that the player will convert the DTS audio in real time and output it as DD5.1 with no interruption to playback.
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        Kolash
        KolashAuthor
        Avid Contributor I
        Dec 1, 2018 5:29 PM UTC
        I've used Samsung players for ages and they are brilliant at converting DTS to DD5.1 on the fly and work a treat with the Sonos kit.
        'On the Fly' basically means that the player will convert the DTS audio in real time and output it as DD5.1 with no interruption to playback.

        Thanks will check out Samsung I doubt I’ll get the same picture quality for the same price as the Sony. It really is good.
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        Kolash
        KolashAuthor
        Avid Contributor I
        Dec 2, 2018 12:54 PM UTC
        Just a thought but how many UHD discs only have DTS anyway?

        I actually purchased the player primarily for UHD discs, I’m not that bothered about old 1080p Blu rays. I notice that discs in Atmos 7.1 convert to DD5.1 on my set up no problem. If most UHD discs will be in Atmos then I may stick with what I have. :?
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        JohnD_1
        Enthusiast I
        Dec 3, 2018 1:13 AM UTC
        Does the Samsung convert to DD via HDMI ?. I have found in the past that my previous Samsung BR player and also the Sony PS3 would only convert via Optical.
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        opsman
        Lyricist III
        Dec 3, 2018 9:12 AM UTC
        All Samsung's convert to DD5.1 via HDMI. I've got my M9500 connected to my TV via HDMI then the TV out to Sonos via optical.
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