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How to get the most out of TV audio?

Please excuse me if there is an obvious answer to this question that I'm not aware of. I'm a bit of a novice.

I watch a lot of music television. Rave and MusicHD for example. How do I get the most out of the audio signal brought to me courtesy of Dish Network?

I'm in the process of putting together my first real 2.0 system. I've got a pair of Vienna Acoustic Beethovens and I'm in the market for an amp.

Do I need an external DAC between my Dish box and my amp?

Any advice appreciated.
drew151
joeylawn36111
574 posts
 
Does your dish tuner have stereo output jacks? Hook those to preamp. Digital out would go to a DAC.
drew151 OP
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I have both stereo output jacks and a digital audio out. Which is going to produce better sound?
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gerryn
143 posts
 
I would utilize the digital out on the DishTV receiver to the digital input on your processor/preamp. If you don't have a digital input, use the stereo output coaxial L/R from the DishTV receiver to the stereo inputs on your processor preamp.
aball
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I use the stereo out jacks straight to my preamp (I don't have an external DAC or I would do that) and it sounds great so long as I use analytical cables. The feed is a little soft sounding but can be corrected with cables. I use MIT T2 and find them to be perfect. I love RaveHD as well. Sirius too.

Arthur
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