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ZackL · 05-21-2008, 02:44 AM

Ok. So I have read through the stickies and I would just like a BIT of clarification i.e " yes, you got it!", or " try again, son."

Dolby TruHD and DTS-HD = Just HD audio types that studios use to transmit sound. Like Nike and Adidas?

Lossless = Nothing audiowise is lost. Sounds the same as when it was made in the studio. Only available through HDMI or Analog. PS3 only HDMI.
Linear PCM = Decoded by player
Bitstream = Decoded by receiver

Only true HD can be heard through bitstream and Linear PCM... correct?

Q: What is the difference? Why does it matter? What exactly does PCM/ Linear PCM / Bitstream mean.

I read the definition, but I much prefer the forum member's explanations. Is it technically just the way the receiver/player gets the sound?

So finally... If I want the best quality HD sound I should be using HDMI 1.3 with a receiver that can transmit lossless audio?

Sorry if this is beating a dead horse guys but I just really learn well from the explanations I get around here.

05-21-2008, 02:44 AM	#1
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	Just a couple simple audio questions. Ok. So I have read through the stickies and I would just like a BIT of clarification i.e " yes, you got it!", or " try again, son." Dolby TruHD and DTS-HD = Just HD audio types that studios use to transmit sound. Like Nike and Adidas? Lossless = Nothing audiowise is lost. Sounds the same as when it was made in the studio. Only available through HDMI or Analog. PS3 only HDMI. Linear PCM = Decoded by player Bitstream = Decoded by receiver Only true HD can be heard through bitstream and Linear PCM... correct? Q: What is the difference? Why does it matter? What exactly does PCM/ Linear PCM / Bitstream mean. I read the definition, but I much prefer the forum member's explanations. Is it technically just the way the receiver/player gets the sound? So finally... If I want the best quality HD sound I should be using HDMI 1.3 with a receiver that can transmit lossless audio? Sorry if this is beating a dead horse guys but I just really learn well from the explanations I get around here.