Bitstream of PCM on my DVD player

When I setup my DVD player should I have it set to Bitstream or PCM, which is better, and what is the difference? Thanks again

radioheadfan4406-04-2005 4:44pm

lej1447 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 117 posts 06-10-2005 at 10:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For DVD-A, which would A'gon members use, digital audio (such as coaxial or optical)cable OR 6 RCA cables for 5.1 setup?
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,851 posts 06-11-2005 at 06:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete DVD-A will not play though the digital outs. You will only hear the DVD layer. You must use either RCA 2 channel or 5.1 using 6 RCAs.
radioheadfan44 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 06-19-2005 at 08:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks guyse for the help!
mjmch2003 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 243 posts 01-31-2011 at 03:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If I am running digital coax out of my DVD player into a DAC (PS DL3), do I want PCM or Bitstream set on my DVD player?
kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,654 posts 01-31-2011 at 03:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete PCM. I do not thing the PS DACs can handle bitstream. Kal