PS3/Blu-Ray Audio Problem w/Sony Receiver

PFC5

Hmmm. It certainly looks like a "malfunction" to me since the standard DD spec says 640kbps max, so ANY device that has this SHOULD meet that spec. It is more like a design defect that never should have happened since it does have the DD logo on it. Otherwise that logo means nothing IMO. It seems like Sony went with cheaper parts to save money which tells me to steer clear of their receivers. What else did the go "cheap" with in components?

Sony SHOULD repair these defective design units or make good to owners IMO.

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WhatHappend

Here is proof from Dolby that all Dolby Digital AVR must support 640kbps
http://www.dolby.com/uploadedFiles/E...DDPlus_FAQ.pdf

PFC5

Thanks for that link that PROVES that it is in the specs for DD to accept a 640kbps signal and that some Sony receivers did not meet the DD spec. Sony SHOULD make good on resolving this with the owners of their receivers that do not meet this spec for handling 640kbps in the Sony receivers.

The OP should use this link you graciously provided to force Sony to either fix the receiver or offer a big discount on a replacement receiver that DOES meet the spec.

If we cannot rely on these logos put on devices that are there to provide confidence that the device WILL meet that spec then the logo program is useless IMO. I would also complain to Dolby Labs also if Sony does not make good on this issue.

Thanks again for posting this.

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Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs)
All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr)
Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35
For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841
Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS
RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+
SA 3250HD
47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom)
Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support)
Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers
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PFC5

Changed the title of thread to include that the issue is with a Sony Receiver.

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Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs)
All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr)
Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35
For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841
Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS
RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+
SA 3250HD
47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom)
Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support)
Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers
The_Cable_Game
Take the high ground and be happier

WhatHappend

I was just helping the OP at first but then when talking to one of my brothers I found out he has the same vintage of SONY receiver. He didn't know the model number off hand.

I would appreciate it if the OP and others here would take this up with SONY, so I can direct my brother to your results.

I think is is crazy of SONY not to openly fix/replace these units. I have a older SONY receiver that plays 640kbps DD5.1 just fine.