You probably prefer the DTS because it does sound better. I preferred it myself. The point I have been trying to make (and what was borne out at the DTS vs DD shootout I participated in with the "Terminator II" reel) is that beyond the hype, smoke and mirrors, they both can be accurate to the original master when they have to be. I know that DD degrades the sound, and there is no reason to think that DTS doesn't also do so, but probably to a lesser degree.

From a marketing point of view, it is necessary that your product stands out from the competition. Whether DTS does this by actually sounding better, or by manipulation of the master or a combination of both, only they know for sure. All we know is what they say, and barring the opportunity of taking a sound file to DTS for encoding and then doing a comparison to the original, the debate is bound to continue.

[This message has been edited by soundhound (edited February 26, 2003).]