Phantoms for gaming and TV setup

[ragwo]

Would be nice but I have the original Silver Phantoms, 5 years old, no DOS installed. Does dat make any difference, or is optical direct mode not available on the old Phantoms?

The optical direct mode is also available for DOS1. You'll need an IPhone and the Phantom app, not Spark.

1: launch Phantom app (not Spark)
2: restart Phantom (3 clicks)
3: pair Phantom with app
4: on app, tap ten times between “mute” and “night” icons
5: select Optical Direct mode
6: select channel (L/R/mix)
7: select max. output level 0dB/-12dB

I haven't tried this "recipe" myself, but it should work. 
Are your speakers too old for the DOS2 update?

That’l be the showstopper then  . I still work with the Dialog on Spark. Works like a charm so far. A bit afraid to disturb the perfect working situation. I believe the change to DOS1 is not without its problems? Is direct optical out also an option in tne basic standard setup with the dialog?

If you are using Spark, you are using DOS1. DOS2 is the new operating system. I have migrated to DOS2 without any problems and can wholeheartedly recommend it. DOS 2.12.5 has been dead stable for me.