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Sonnie wrote:
 Sounds like it went smooth.
Is the 5.1 TrueHD only passed via HDMI? |
The decoded 5.1 TrueHD audio goes out of the player the same way all decoded audio (i.e. DD+) has always done. It works with linear PCM via HDMI, with the 5.1 analog outputs, and even with the re-encode to 1.5Mbps DTS sent via S/PDIF.
Using the HDMI or analog outputs is better in that the "re-encode to DTS" is a lossy process and limits the ultimate sound quality.
The linear PCM via HDMI (if your AVR/Pre-Pro supports it) has the advantage that you can use the DSP functions in your AVR/Pre-Pro, for instance apply DD PLIIx to 5.1 audio to drive the rear surrounds in a 7.1 system. A very few high end systems have the option of digitizing the 5.1 analog inputs and doing the same (the Sherwood preamp is one IIRC).
Bob