[jlemons]

I know I should post this in an audio/video forum somewhere but they are all blocked at my work. So, I will post here because I am certain I will get some good advice.
I went last evening and baught a new Denon 1710 DVD player. I brought it home, hooked it up and the video is great. The problem is the audio is awful. There is no bass and it seems to fluctuate in clarity. I really don't know how to explain the fluctuation but it just seems to fade in and out. It is hardly noticable but it does happen. I have the DVD audio running through an Onkyo receiver via an optical line. Is this the problem of the DVD player, my cables, or what? I have had a cheap DVD player and it sounded great. Then I replace it with a fairly nice one and the sound is awful. Should I take it back or is it my cables? Please, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[rozwado1]

If you used the same cables with your prior player, then it can't be them. Google to see if there were any problems with your new player - maybe a bad batch floating around. I'd test the cables with a different system, and then exchange the player if they seem fine.

[kikkoman]

Do you mean the sound drops in and out? It's a digital connection so it shouldn't fade in and out. It's either there or not.

[Mafia]

probably have to change the audio out on your dvd player options to digital. that is what i had to do with mine.