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Old 04-21-02 | 03:23 PM
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Is there an outboard ProLogic II decoder?

I was just wondering if there is a such thing as an outboard Dolby Pro Logic II Decoder being sold? Last year I plunked down a couple of grand for a Yamaha RX-V1, and it doesn't have DPLII (of course their new RX-Z1 has it). Thanks!
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Yes, I believe the inventor of DPLII has one out. It's several thousand dollars.
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I'd be curious to know this as well.
I'd be looking for a decoder that does both DTS and DPLII.
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There is actually a company that does mods like that. I can't remember their name off hand, but it isn't going to be cheap. Also, I don't know much about your receiver, but it may be worth looking into see if Yamaha has a software upgrade for it.
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I was looking for a low to moderately priced option.
I was considering getting a DVD player like the JVC FA90Bk with built in DTS, but the longer I wait I want things like DPLII also.

Sounds like it could just be about time to retire the old Denon 3200 and upgrade to a 3802.

Thanks.
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Yes, I believe the inventor of DPLII has one out. It's several thousand dollars.
God, I would love to hear my pre-AC3-DD5.1 laserdiscs with DPLII, but this doesn't sound like an option right now! My Yammy RX-V1 is just too good a receiver to give up right now. I guess the saying is true: good things come to those who wait.
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For that price you can get a processor or receiver that has it built in.

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