NF7-S 2.0 (Soundstorm) and Yamaha A/V receiver

Orgazmo · 17th March 2004, 1:04 AM

I want to make the most out of what I have and basically what to know what I should and shouldnt do when setting up a home theatre PC. What will I need to make the most of it? ie, what cables and config etc

lidistick · 17th March 2004, 1:30 PM

cables..

all you need is an optical cable from the NF7-S to the receiver.
enable digital output and also hit dolby digital encoding.

Cheers.

Orgazmo · 18th March 2004, 4:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lidistick
cables..

all you need is an optical cable from the NF7-S to the receiver.
enable digital output and also hit dolby digital encoding.

Cheers.

yes but my receiver allows 6ch input so would it be better to run the 5 cables from the mobo to receiver with the optical cable? Or just run a 2 cable rca plug (L & R channel) with the optical cable? With it make a difference either way since Im running the optical aswell?

My receiver is a Yamaha RX-V595

Where is the best/cheapest place to get cables in Adelaide? Jaycar?

lidistick · 18th March 2004, 8:19 PM

running analog 6channel cables will defeat the purpose of having a receiver. you will be using crappy realtek DAC's instead of the ones on the receiver which are MILES better than the DAC's on the mobo.

just run the optical cable. that's all you need.

any cheap ass optical cable will do. its all bout the bits..

Cheers.

Orgazmo · 22nd March 2004, 2:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lidistick
running analog 6channel cables will defeat the purpose of having a receiver. you will be using crappy realtek DAC's instead of the ones on the receiver which are MILES better than the DAC's on the mobo.

just run the optical cable. that's all you need.

any cheap ass optical cable will do. its all bout the bits..

Cheers.

run the optical with the 2ch normal cables right? Not just the optical surely

lidistick · 22nd March 2004, 5:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Orgazmo
run the optical with the 2ch normal cables right? Not just the optical surely

just the optical will be fine.

SchRAMBO · 22nd March 2004, 8:22 PM

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Where is the best/cheapest place to get cables in Adelaide? Jaycar?

Hunt down a specialised Home Theatre shop, they'll have some totally bitchin cables. Sure they may cost $$$ but defnetly worth the investment. A good Optical cable sould cost about $70.

TIP: Only use the volume control on your Yamaha reciever whenever possible. If you use your volume control on your computer (which has pissweak output) it will distort at a much lower volume. Keep te volume low on your soundcard and the volume higher on your reciever.

I go though my Hercules Game Theatre XP 7.1 to my Pioneer VSX-D409 = da shit.

Tommy2toes · 22nd March 2004, 8:30 PM

All optical cables should be exactly alike :S dont pay more than $20 for a 3 metre one.

FlameHead · 23rd March 2004, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tommy2toes
All optical cables should be exactly alike :S dont pay more than $20 for a 3 metre one.

Well optical cables are not made equal. Well I certainly wouldn't be using cheap crap.

Coax however you can use some pretty darn horrible cables without worry.

Tommy2toes · 23rd March 2004, 2:42 AM

How exactly are they going to differ in quality ? The more expensive cables just have more protection etc, the sound transferring is exactly the same.

SchRAMBO · 23rd March 2004, 3:03 AM

Not only the insulation. but more purified copper, gold plated connections. better construction. Usially longer too.

lidistick · 23rd March 2004, 8:00 AM

I agree with tommy 2 toes..
any cable will be fine for a mobo to the receiver.. any cheap ass cable. as long as the bits get there its fine. Honest.

Cheers.

Tommy2toes · 24th March 2004, 2:28 AM

Maybe its just me but optical cables dont use copper or gold in their connection :S ? Apart from at the end, which is just to keep the light inside, even then some only use plastic to do that.

Orgazmo · 24th March 2004, 1:31 PM

ok ill check out jaycar or something

Ulan · 24th March 2004, 1:48 PM

When using the digial out in the nforce2 control panel you don't want to use Dolby-Digital encoding if you're only going to be using a 2-speaker stereo setup.

DD Encoding compresses two-channel sources into 6 channels to be decoded and distributed by your receiver to 6 speakers. It lowers the sound quality slightly.

17th March 2004, 1:04 AM	#1
Orgazmo Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,173	NF7-S 2.0 (Soundstorm) and Yamaha A/V receiver I want to make the most out of what I have and basically what to know what I should and shouldnt do when setting up a home theatre PC. What will I need to make the most of it? ie, what cables and config etc

17th March 2004, 1:30 PM	#2
lidistick Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 113	cables.. all you need is an optical cable from the NF7-S to the receiver. enable digital output and also hit dolby digital encoding. Cheers. __________________ rig 1: 2500+ oced to 3200+, NF7-S, 2x 80gb Maxtors 8mb cache, 512MB Kingston PC3200, 128MB radeon 9600pro, Audigy 2 ZS, Cambridge soundworks DTT2500, Grados RS-325 Rig 2: Athlon XP 2000+, MSI KT4AV, 512Mb Crucial PC2100, Sony DVD 1621, Benq CDRW, Maxtor D740X 20Gb HDD, Seagate 7200.7 80Gb Hdd Msi Geforce 3, CSW PC works speakers That's a Sweet rig in your sig.. but is it FOLDING??

18th March 2004, 8:19 PM	#4
lidistick Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 113	running analog 6channel cables will defeat the purpose of having a receiver. you will be using crappy realtek DAC's instead of the ones on the receiver which are MILES better than the DAC's on the mobo. just run the optical cable. that's all you need. any cheap ass optical cable will do. its all bout the bits.. Cheers. __________________ rig 1: 2500+ oced to 3200+, NF7-S, 2x 80gb Maxtors 8mb cache, 512MB Kingston PC3200, 128MB radeon 9600pro, Audigy 2 ZS, Cambridge soundworks DTT2500, Grados RS-325 Rig 2: Athlon XP 2000+, MSI KT4AV, 512Mb Crucial PC2100, Sony DVD 1621, Benq CDRW, Maxtor D740X 20Gb HDD, Seagate 7200.7 80Gb Hdd Msi Geforce 3, CSW PC works speakers That's a Sweet rig in your sig.. but is it FOLDING??

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23rd March 2004, 8:00 AM	#12
lidistick Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 113	I agree with tommy 2 toes.. any cable will be fine for a mobo to the receiver.. any cheap ass cable. as long as the bits get there its fine. Honest. Cheers. __________________ rig 1: 2500+ oced to 3200+, NF7-S, 2x 80gb Maxtors 8mb cache, 512MB Kingston PC3200, 128MB radeon 9600pro, Audigy 2 ZS, Cambridge soundworks DTT2500, Grados RS-325 Rig 2: Athlon XP 2000+, MSI KT4AV, 512Mb Crucial PC2100, Sony DVD 1621, Benq CDRW, Maxtor D740X 20Gb HDD, Seagate 7200.7 80Gb Hdd Msi Geforce 3, CSW PC works speakers That's a Sweet rig in your sig.. but is it FOLDING??

24th March 2004, 2:28 AM	#13
Tommy2toes Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 699	Maybe its just me but optical cables dont use copper or gold in their connection :S ? Apart from at the end, which is just to keep the light inside, even then some only use plastic to do that. __________________ Successful Trades With : archie, JeffK, NYJets112, chiku, aaleks, MeeCrob, James_B, neXis, Rickster x 2, p1ayer, the_nut_man, cmetom, Cozzmo, Matty_RJ45, butler_123, HSV GTS x 3, Fiery_isles, Squeezer, Subliminal, BigAl, Rogue, AMD2400, sericom, invader + more

24th March 2004, 1:31 PM	#14
Orgazmo Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,173	ok ill check out jaycar or something

24th March 2004, 1:48 PM	#15
Ulan Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 410	When using the digial out in the nforce2 control panel you don't want to use Dolby-Digital encoding if you're only going to be using a 2-speaker stereo setup. DD Encoding compresses two-channel sources into 6 channels to be decoded and distributed by your receiver to 6 speakers. It lowers the sound quality slightly.