Okay - so I've been starting to collect the DTS Digital Surround Sound Laserdiscs. I'm not sure if my Laserdisc is compatible with Digital Audio Out - however it is listed on the specs that I have

1) Digital Audio output; 1 kHz, -20dB
2) Analog Audio output; 1 kHz, 40% modulated

I'm still relatively new to researching Surround Sound Systems and Demodulators and Recievers - So I'm hoping since Laserdisc is an older format I can find a system that isn't too costly. Honestly, I'm no audiophile - It would just be nice to have a home theatre setup to showcase my collection of Laserdiscs. I know with DTS you need a decoder - So I started looking those up online which doesn't seem to be too costly however my Laserdisc player does not have an Optical Output for sound (I'm assuming my Digital out is through composite? Which doesn't make any sense..but again I have no clue).

Heres a picture of the back of my laserdisc player for reference

Maybe someone can point me in the right direction of what type of Decoder and Recievers I may need to look into; and if it is even possible at all with this player. I see there are a TON of DTS Laserdisc Films out there.

I don't see a "Digital out" (either TOSLINK or COAX) output on your player...

It doesn't seem to be able handle DTS sound.

What model is it?

Julien

Its a Panasonic LX K770..hmm..thats dissapointing lol. Im surprised a LD from 1995 wouldnt have Digital Out..oh well. Maybe ill still get a reciever for my bluray player and just hook up via composite for my LD

The good news is that I think DTS, once so very cutting edge and expensive to enjoy, can be played back by virtually anything with a digital input on it now.

What would you guys recommend hooking it up to to get the best sound possible?

Any AV receiver made after 2000 will handle the signal so just get whatever you can afford. There is zero point it using LD DTS on anything less than a 5.1 system. The standard stereo tracks are best for lower end setups.

It's a karaoke model, most karaoke players have no digital output I think, with the exception of a few later ones like the DVL.

For a receiver, as already said about 2000 onwards should have it, look for DTS on the front panel, with a little searching you could probably find a decent one for under 50 bucks

Yamaha and Denon are said to have some solid units from that era.