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Do I need a DVD player with a built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder?

April 26, 2017built-in decoder digital Dolby dvd player

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Do I need a DVD player with a built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder?

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If you plan to connect the DVD player to a surround-sound receiver that is Dolby Digital ready, then a built-in decoder is necessary. If the receiver has a built-in decoder, the DVD player only needs to have the Dolby Digital passthrough.