High quality build. Seems to last for ever. Great sound compared to build in decoders. Easy set-up

The relais do click when detecting/non detecting DTS. (not a great deal but there''''s always something). You need to make sure that your rear speakers do full range, otherwise you might be disappointed.

Bought this unit as DTS extension to my Yamaha DDP-2/DSP-E492 and I''''m facinated by the sound this little box is generating. The sound compared to DD is clearer and more detailed. Also try to get some DTS CD''''s and listen to Sting or Steely Dan in 5.1 ! You do not want to hear music in any other way. Simply connect your CD''''s Digital out to the Millenium and there it goes.

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The millenniun decodes dts flawlessly with out a nick. The sound quality is jaw dropping and mind boggling, inwhich I have never experienced before with the other digital sound system.

Although the millennium decodes dts flawlessly there are however flaws. Such flaws are no crossovers, so if you have small speakers there is no way to send the bass to a subwoofer. Also the unit tends to make a clicking sound when the unit is trying to lock a dts singnal, which tends to be frustrating and bothersome.

Great unit with little flaws. In the long run it's the sound quality that matters, cause after all it's the sound we care about, and that's what this unit can produce best.

Sound quality,construction,simplicity,price

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This is one great DTS decoder designed for existing Dolby Digital owners wanting to upgrade to DTS or anyone who has 5.1 inputs. This unit can be used as a stand alone pre amp
meaning separate power amplifiers can be run off it(unlike some other similar decoders that require separate control of volume levels). I have my unit running via the 5.1 inputs of a Sony SDP-EP9ES Dolby Digital decoder(which i have been using for a few years)which in turn is connected to my power amps. The sound produced from DTS encoded DVD`s
and CD`s is impressive indeed. In comparison to Dolby Digital from my Sony,it is more dynamic,has an even more extended bass response with better separation(check out Saving Private Ryan DTS). It has 5.1 inputs and outputs(of
course),optical and coaxial in and a coaxial out(which feeds a non DTS signal to my Sony for decoding Dolby Digital). The only feature that might dissapoint some people is the speaker configuration. The Millenium has
only 2 selections being none(where the sound,eg centre is redirected to the mains) and on(where the full range signal is passed through). So if you have small rears or centres look out as this decoder is designed to output full range audio(but believe me,full range speakers do make a difference). Basically before i rant on even more,if you require DTS then you cant go past this little baby. For the price its a steal and i recommend that you audition one in your system today,as once you do,you wont be giving it back.

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Overall a great product. 1 Optical in, 1 coax in, 1 coax out. Excellent Motorola 56009 DSP's and Delta Sigma DAC's. Full 6 channel pass through, and can be configured into just about any system with a full set of pre-amp out's and amp in's. Sound is phenomenal, and price now is unbeatable, $399 for black and $199 for silver. Wish I had waited for that deal, I paid $600 when it was first out. Well worth every penny though, no regrets.

Relay switch for pass through, for non DTS digital signal makes switching noise.

Awesome piece....a must have....well worth the investment. See product strengths also above.

Performance, build quality, price, flexibility

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Make no mistake. This is a high end component. High end in build and sound quality. I use it with a Denon AVR-3200. Awesome for DTS music as well. Compared to DD, I'd say that DTS uses the rear channels a bit more. DTS seems to be a bit more dynamic as well.

Probably the best $200 upgrade going.

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Great sound,attractive silver finish....picked mine up for $200.00..easy to set up

Audible clicking of the relays to lock in DTS signal....

GREAT processor for the money...fits in an all separates sytem easily.....have heard better ...Lexicon,Proceed etc...but at 10-20 times the price of this unit

My system consists of

Millenium 2.4.6 DTS processor
Marantz DP-870 AC-3 processor
Harmon Kardon AV-2 Pre-amp
Harmon Kardon PA2200 2channel Amp
Rotel RB956 6 channel amp(bridged to 3 channel)
DCM Timeframe 600 mainspeakers
Pinnacle Widescreen Center
Pinnacle AC600 Rears
Audiosource 12" 150 watt powered Sub(front of room)
Audiosource 8" 50 watt powered sub(rear of room)
Newcastle 980 CD player
Harmon Kardon PT-2500(used for tuner only)
Hitachi 55" projection TV

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I heard this decoder in a listening room with a DTS demo DVD (the one with the Titanic, The Relic, Apollo 13, and Dragonheart trailers) and fell in love with it. I saw it for $399 at www.fivepoint1.com and also at Uncle's stereo (1-800-978-6253) for the same price. Is anyone else interested in buying this decoder? I would like to hear someone else's opinion. Since DTS DVDs are getting great reviews I feel that this would be a great buy. Also, I haven't heard Rotel's DTS decoder yet. How does it compare to Millennium's?

I have used the millennium 2.4.6. DTS for both analogand digital music enjoyment. Currently I Play cd's
encoded for DTS..since my collection of cd's has
become larger. The Millennium 2.4.6. is alot of fun.
Not worth the mention,(however I will say it any-way)
the manual and instruction for hook-up is weak) I
have alot of HomeTheatre equipment..,it was a pain
hooking the Millennium. Other than that,everyone who
has heard the Music coming out of my NHT's is in
music AWE. Seperation is good to better. Music cd's
(DTS) are recorded better. I also use Shakti Stones
to eliminate digital noise build up. Plus the Shakti
helps the sound to move at its proper speed. O.K. so
Tweek it be,I Must say My Millennium sounds are getting better and better with each passing day. I'am
glad DTS is here. The score! 5 stars :-)

Well Built, Easily Configured, Good Bass Managemen, Add-on Capability, Good Customer Service, Value

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This is a very wonderful, and needed, product for many people out there who have older Dolby Digital systems that want to upgrade to DTS. There is nothing negative I can say about this unit. For the price I think it is the deal of the century. This unit saved me $700 dollars or more when compared to buying a whole new pre-amp/processor. I was able to dig up some other reviews about The Millennium and many pros compared the unit to processors costing four times as much. The unit was designed by MSB. An innovator, and award winner, in DAC design and production. It sounds great and for the first time I was able to hear DTS, which in my opinion adds a lot to music, and I can see why it is the format of choice for Dreamworks. To boot the customer service at Millennium Technologies is great, very personalized service and attention to detail. If you need DTS in you system YOU NEED THIS PRODUCT.

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i got my millennium 2.4.6 dts decoder preamp six month ago and i love it .i have about 15 dts cds and they sound great. never will go back to two channel cd again. i have two dts movies and they sound great to. rave on millennium.