26-Sep-2018, 16:33
(24-Sep-2018, 23:39)jcd1877 Wrote: This is going to be my test solution using direct optical:
- As I don't have an issue with running cables, both phantoms will be set to L or R using above procedure.
- The optical feeds from each Phantom will be fed fromĀ an optical splitterĀ (https://www.cablechick.com.au/cables/ave...itter.html)
- The input to the optical splitter will be from a Yamaha WXC-50
I want to have a go at this solution for a few reasons:If I had realised how family-unfriendly the Phantom setup was, would have done something else maybe. BUT - I do love the sound quality from such a compact setup.
- I'm so over the Spark app
- Although input selection is on auto - it often gets confused
- Desperately want to get rid of the face cream remote control - on to my second one now which has also had a repair job. They just aren't very robust in a family environment
- Speaking of family - they all hate having a second remote for just the Phantom volume management. Constantly get asked why our universal remote wont control them - try explaining that one!!!
- I love a good sounding system - but I'm no audiophile - thus I only have the whites and a dialog. System does both music and TV - therefore needs to be family friendly
- Because I'm not an audiophile, I'm happy to see how the volume control goes in the digital domain within the WXC-50. They can be set to either a pre-amp mode or player mode. Pre-amp mode gives you 48bit resolution volume control in the digital output.
So waiting on my WXC-50 to arrive. Will let you know how I go.
Your post has reminded me to create a separate thread detailing Direct-Optical-mode-How-to?.