HDMI 2.1 with Phil Jones from Sound United | Daily Hi-Fi Podcast
Original Video Podcast Aired on April 20, 2020. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/w9PPy5u2NtE Subscribe to the Daily HiFi YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/dailyhifi Today we talk with Phil Jones about HDMI 2.1 and what's on the horizon for Denon and Marantz AVRs. 0:00 Start 5:22 Introducing Philip Jones from Sound United 12:20 How do you test for eARC capability? 14:03 $50 HDMI Cable vs $500 Cable 17:53 Needing to use long HDMI cables for projector setups 18:08 "1080p is easy" - Nyrius HDMI Transmitter 21:05 Pro Tip: Maximum length for copper HDMI cable (include cable to TV also) 22:20 What is in Philip Jones' system 26:02 Using a different brand of speakers for height and surrounds 30:52 Roon Tested Denon and Marantz AVR's 36:00 Philip's YouTube Channel - Sound United Training - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCluDQDQwy0VTsPsJOzQt4ZA 38:36 Phil's history in Hi-Fi 40:21 @Life of Bliss asks "Do you see more companies moving towards class D amplification instead of A/B or A/B/H with the progression in that technology? 43:21 More about HDMI 2.1 46:51 Polk Legend Series L800's with SDA 56:55 They don't like bass for J-Pop and K-Pop? 1:01:29 Caller 1: Caller has a Denon 4400H. Back speakers don't play in Auro 3D. 1:05:31 LSIM's on sale for half off 1:11:05 Will Denon or Marantz ever use DIRAC Live or something similar? 1:12:36 Higher channel count for Denon or Marantz? 1:22:00 Joe N Tell wishes for HDMI on a mini Class D amplifier with sub-out. 1:28:27 Caller 2: Marantz 7705 Setup tricks? How to utilize the Audyssey Editor App. 1:32:04 Audyssey Editor App does a better job than running straight from the AVR! 1:35:43 Does Phil use "midrange compensation" on Audyssey? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dailyhifi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailyhifi/support
