Author Topic: SAKURA AMP (Read 325998 times)

mojako · « **Reply #90 on:** May 10, 2003 at 05:13 PM »

jason,
no prob. Baka walang DTS/DD 5.1 built in encoder yan pioneer mo. Usually, pag may built in encoder, may 6ch analog out

Jason_10 · « **Reply #91 on:** May 10, 2003 at 08:29 PM »

mojako,

my dv 535k has a DTS digital out, pero analog out yung input ng amp ko...sayang talaga. siguro i'll think about getting the nextbase DVD after i get a center speaker and sub. ty again!

mojako · « **Reply #92 on:** May 11, 2003 at 09:40 PM »

sure. NP

H a n $ · « **Reply #93 on:** May 12, 2003 at 02:35 PM »

Jason_10

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amo · « **Reply #94 on:** May 13, 2003 at 04:56 PM »

Jason_10,

sir just an advise . . . maybe you could check first if the nextbase has the DTS decoder. remember your sakura doesn't have its own DTS decoder, so it will be better if you could get a dvd player that has that capability to do the decoding for your viewing and listening pleasure.

maybe you could also try reading the xenon thread.

. . . just an advise

amo

Jason_10 · « **Reply #95 on:** May 14, 2003 at 11:29 AM »

Quote from: amo on May 13, 2003 at 04:56 PM

Jason_10,

sir just an advise . . . maybe you could check first if the nextbase has the DTS decoder. remember your sakura doesn't have its own DTS decoder, so it will be better if you could get a dvd player that has that capability to do the decoding for your viewing and listening pleasure.

maybe you could also try reading the xenon thread.

. . . just an advise

amo

hi!

ive read in the NB thread that the NB dvd player already has an on board DTS decoder plus the surround analog out, unlike my pioneer that only has a digital out.

my amp doesnt have a digital in but it is 5.1 ready, so its will just be a plug and play set up. pls reply asap. tnx!

jason

Philander · « **Reply #96 on:** May 14, 2003 at 11:38 AM »

Quote from: jason_10 on May 14, 2003 at 11:29 AM

hi!

ive read in the NB thread that the NB dvd player already has an on board DTS decoder plus the surround analog out, unlike my pioneer that only has a digital out.

my amp doesnt have a digital in but it is 5.1 ready, so its will just be a plug and play set up. pls reply asap. tnx!

jason

You need to connect (via 6 RCA cables) your DVD Player's 5.1 analog out to the Sakura's 5.1 analog Input.

Then set the Audio option of your DVD player in 5.1 mode; turning on the subwoofer, center and rear channels.

Jason_10 · « **Reply #97 on:** May 14, 2003 at 04:07 PM »

ok. that's nice to hear. thank u so much for ur replies. its really worth it to ask here before buying.

amo · « **Reply #98 on:** May 14, 2003 at 04:09 PM »

i just mentioned this because a few months back i'v read that it was the DTS decoder that was lacking in the nextbase dvd players then. well, its good to hear it does have now, in its newer models.

and philander is right regarding the connection, your dvd player analog outs connected to the analog ins of your sakura avr.

fierari · « **Reply #99 on:** Jul 11, 2003 at 01:51 PM »

any more reviews on sakura? im planning to buy one.

Philander · « **Reply #100 on:** Jul 11, 2003 at 02:02 PM »

Quote from: fierari on Jul 11, 2003 at 01:51 PM

any more reviews on sakura? im planning to buy one.

Center and Rear channels are weak. Not as powerful as the main. Even the Sakura certified ProLogic Amps does not use the same power for each channels.

More likely, the power distribution are: main 150 to 300 watts, center 35 watts, rear channels 35watts (x2).

Try to figure out.

garfield03 · « **Reply #101 on:** Jul 12, 2003 at 05:08 PM »

hi! I also had a pioneer DV-266 with a SAKURA ampli. Worst part is I can't get the 5.1 surround sound bec my Pioneer Player doesn't have a 5.1 output. What do you suggest. Change the player or change the Ampli? Btw, is the nextbase dvd player had a S-Video output?

levi · « **Reply #102 on:** Jul 12, 2003 at 05:27 PM »

I suggest you change your receiver. It will give you a better sound than changing your DVD player.

Philander · « **Reply #103 on:** Jul 12, 2003 at 05:36 PM »

Quote from: garfield03 on Jul 12, 2003 at 05:08 PM

hi! I also had a pioneer DV-266 with a SAKURA ampli. Worst part is I can't get the 5.1 surround sound bec my Pioneer Player doesn't have a 5.1 output. What do you suggest. Change the player or change the Ampli? Btw, is the nextbase dvd player had a S-Video output?

Change the receiver/ampli of course. Yes, the Nextbase has S-Video output.

jackryan · « **Reply #104 on:** Jul 12, 2003 at 05:42 PM »

change the amp... go for higher models/brands that you can afford to go so you won't get the never ending upgrade itch :-)

garfield03 · « **Reply #105 on:** Jul 12, 2003 at 10:00 PM »

Hi! Planning to order an ampli from the web and ship to my cousin in the US. Any suggestion? Or any affordable website? Budget $ 150.00

garfield03 · « **Reply #106 on:** Jul 14, 2003 at 07:21 PM »

Hi! Anybody know the specs of Sakura ampli SAV-997R? Im planning to sell it kc but no mnual so hard to place ad.

Thanks!

Philander · « **Reply #107 on:** Jul 14, 2003 at 07:32 PM »

Quote from: garfield03 on Jul 14, 2003 at 07:21 PM

Hi! Anybody know the specs of Sakura ampli SAV-997R? Im planning to sell it kc but no mnual so hard to place ad.

Thanks!

Is that one of the high-end series of Sakura?

With 500/watts per channel (main channel)?

garfield03 · « **Reply #108 on:** Jul 14, 2003 at 07:47 PM »

I think so..But its already phase-out. btw, to philander. can i talk to you in phone for further n quick info if its ok with you. txt me at 0917-8945403

Thanks!

torque · « **Reply #109 on:** Jul 31, 2003 at 01:08 PM »

Quote from: rtsy on May 05, 2003 at 10:07 AM

I haven't heard the Sakura but at Php5k for 5 channels or PhP1k/channel, I guess the question to ask is this: are you saving ~PhP10k by not buying an entry level HT receiver like Onkyo or are you risking/wasting your PhP5k.

Just a thought...

I'm using Sakura AV-377 amp for over a year now.
Depende siguro kung sino ang bibili.
Kung can afford ng branded receiver siguro don't consider the Sakura Amp.
Pero kung tight budget talaga sulit na sulit ang Sakura.

Onion Skin · « **Reply #110 on:** Jul 31, 2003 at 01:19 PM »

Quote from: torque on Jul 31, 2003 at 01:08 PM

I'm using Sakura AV-377 amp for over a year now.
Depende siguro kung sino ang bibili.
Kung can afford ng branded receiver siguro don't consider the Sakura Amp.
Pero kung tight budget talaga sulit na sulit ang Sakura.

Sakura responded well when paired with DTX 9.5T speakers for the front coz i heard one.

torque · « **Reply #111 on:** Jul 31, 2003 at 01:34 PM »

Quote from: cebuyas_bombay on Jul 31, 2003 at 01:19 PM

Sakura responded well when paired with DTX 9.5T speakers for the front coz i heard one.

Actually we connected two pairs of DTX 9.5T (floorstander) to AV-377. one pair for front and one pair for surround.

positive_noise · « **Reply #112 on:** Jul 31, 2003 at 01:37 PM »

Hi Bro,

How much is the AV-377 Sakura Receiver ngayon?

positive_noise.

Onion Skin · « **Reply #113 on:** Jul 31, 2003 at 01:42 PM »

Quote from: positive_noise on Jul 31, 2003 at 01:37 PM

Hi Bro,

How much is the AV-377 Sakura Receiver ngayon?

positive_noise.

I last heard that it costs around 3500php at NEW AJC AERO MASTER ENTERPRISES in Raon.

t_s_o_n_g · « **Reply #114 on:** Jul 31, 2003 at 08:48 PM »

Quote from: cebuyas_bombay on Jul 31, 2003 at 01:19 PM

Sakura responded well when paired with DTX 9.5T speakers for the front coz i heard one.

Yes, this is right. Maganda na yung bass response niya. No need to buy a sub for a small room area.

positive_noise · « **Reply #115 on:** Aug 01, 2003 at 04:34 PM »

Medyo mataas lang ang THD ng sakura 0.5% Usually for audio manufacturer is only 0.08%

torque · « **Reply #116 on:** Aug 04, 2003 at 09:13 AM »

I was able to carefully listen to my Sakura-DTX 9.5T stereo set-up last weekend. The set-up sounded OK on my Band of Brothers and Ice Age DVDs. I played some of my dance and re-mixes CDs like New Wave Mega Mix One and Two and Re-Activate and they also sounded good. But when I played CDs from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, REM and U2 oh crap! It did not sound like they are my favorite bands. I then tried my Diana Krall DVD, DK’s voice is great but the sound of guitar, piano and cymbals are lacking.

DTX 9.5T paired with budget amp like Sakura is OK on movies. On music, it depends on what type of music you are playing. My Sakura-DTX 9.5T set up lacks detail and clarity. The sound of DTX 9.5T will definitely improve when paired with branded receiver.

To compensate for lack of detail and clarity on my set-up, I’ve connected my Cambridge satellite speakers on DTX 9.5T. Now, I have the good mid-bass sound DTX 9.5T and the detail and clarity of mid-high sound of Cambridge satellite speakers.

HAPPY

SATISFIED?

t_s_o_n_g · « **Reply #117 on:** Aug 04, 2003 at 09:22 AM »

Pare Torque, I'm waiting for your set up na maging 5.1 using sakura. post mo review mo kung ano yung performance. tnx!

positive_noise · « **Reply #118 on:** Aug 05, 2003 at 10:55 AM »

Thats right Bro! so we can test if sakura can drive all of them 5ch at the same time!

positive_noise.

ADM202E · « **Reply #119 on:** Aug 05, 2003 at 06:33 PM »

Quote from: torque on Aug 04, 2003 at 09:13 AM

I was able to carefully listen to my Sakura-DTX 9.5T stereo set-up last weekend. The set-up sounded OK on my Band of Brothers and Ice Age DVDs. I played some of my dance and re-mixes CDs like New Wave Mega Mix One and Two and Re-Activate and they also sounded good. But when I played CDs from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, REM and U2 oh s**t! It did not sound like they are my favorite bands. I then tried my Diana Krall DVD, DK’s voice is great but the sound of guitar, piano and cymbals are lacking.

DTX 9.5T paired with budget amp like Sakura is OK on movies. On music, it depends on what type of music you are playing. My Sakura-DTX 9.5T set up lacks detail and clarity. The sound of DTX 9.5T will definitely improve when paired with branded receiver.

To compensate for lack of detail and clarity on my set-up, I’ve connected my Cambridge satellite speakers on DTX 9.5T. Now, I have the good mid-bass sound DTX 9.5T and the detail and clarity of mid-high sound of Cambridge satellite speakers.

HAPPY
SATISFIED?

How about testing the your DTX on yamaha receiver and paired with wharfedale? plus dq12?