How do I get 2 channel stereo from 6 surround system speakers?

[Wekiva]

From what I understand Denon has a built in mode that does this automatically....dts Neo:6 Stereo to Surround decoding...or something like that.

I have a Sony 333ES that is giving out and now I'm looking at the Denon receviers. Are there a lot of receivers that will send out a stereo signal to all 6 speakers...or is Denon rare in that regard?


Thanks

[topspeed]

No, a lot of them do it. There are many different "surround" processing types from DPL II to DTS Neo 6 to 5, 6, or 7 channel stereo. If I remember right, Yammie has there own proprietary surround or dsp mode that you can use also. Don't worry, most modern receivers have a plethora of choices.

[N. Abstentia]

My Onkyo does this also. Most receivers made these days should have it.

[markw]

It does fill the room with sound. Great for parties. I would assume others do too, but don't simply assume they do. Check 'em out. FWIW, I love my Denon 2802.

[Jim Clark]

Yeah, like everyone say this feature is no longer unique. FWIW I very seldom ever use either the DPL2 music mode or the 5 channel stereo mode and certainly wouldn't recomend anyone use this feature as a selling point to pick one brand over another. There are some real substantive differences such as remotes, number and type of inputs and in my opinion, sound quality of 2 channel playback.

jc

[markw]

...(I) certainly wouldn't recomend anyone use this feature as a selling point to pick one brand over another. There are some real substantive differences such as remotes, number and type of inputs and in my opinion, sound quality of 2 channel playback.

Couldn't have said it any better.

[Wekiva]

It sounds like many receivers can do what I'm looking to do. Is it possible for my Sony 333ES to send stereo music (2 channel) to all speakers?

[topspeed]

It's hard to believe it wouldn't...RTFM.

[Wekiva]

I've RTFM and couldn't figure it out which is why I'm posting the question here

[toenail]

The entry level Yamaha rxv450 offers the 6 channel stereo feature. I use it when I'm moving around the house working on stuff. Would also be perfect for entertaining.