Multichannel HDMI to analog output - Blu-ray Forum

winoni71 · 07-31-2008, 10:00 PM

I know that this is a really long shot, but I'm gonna ask anyway.
Is there any tool that can convert a digital multichannel uncompressed audio signal (PCM, DTS-MA, Dolby HD) to 6 (5.1) or 8 (7.1) single analog channels, so that us Ps3 owners that purchased a system that doesn't have HDMI inputs can enjoy the uncompressed audio formats?

Thank you.

crackinhedz · 07-31-2008, 10:05 PM

This is the only thing I know of, but it costs $400

GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor (Pre-Order)

...you could just buy another standalone with analog outs for that price.

winoni71 · 02-11-2009, 10:56 AM

Here's another one.

http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20swit..._7_1audio.html

winoni71 · 02-11-2009, 02:01 PM

Would the quality difference be that clear by using this tool?

bluseminole · 02-11-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winoni71

Would the quality difference be that clear by using this tool?

Ideally, there would be no quality difference at all. It's merely a conversion. If it's properly done, it should sound exactly the same as if you plugged the HDMI right into a compatible receiver or processor. The quality of the DACs could make a difference, though.

winoni71 · 02-11-2009, 02:27 PM

I meant with a "non-HDMI" receiver.
Would the quality difference between listening a movie in Dolby Digital/DTS with an Optical Cable as oppose to listening in Analog LPCM with this tool be that big in terms of quality?

07-31-2008, 10:00 PM	#1
winoni71 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Italy Blu-ray collection:92	Multichannel HDMI to analog output I know that this is a really long shot, but I'm gonna ask anyway. Is there any tool that can convert a digital multichannel uncompressed audio signal (PCM, DTS-MA, Dolby HD) to 6 (5.1) or 8 (7.1) single analog channels, so that us Ps3 owners that purchased a system that doesn't have HDMI inputs can enjoy the uncompressed audio formats? Thank you.

02-11-2009, 02:27 PM	#6
winoni71 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Italy Blu-ray collection:92	I meant with a "non-HDMI" receiver. Would the quality difference between listening a movie in Dolby Digital/DTS with an Optical Cable as oppose to listening in Analog LPCM with this tool be that big in terms of quality? Last edited by winoni71; 02-11-2009 at 02:29 PM.

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07-31-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	This is the only thing I know of, but it costs $400 GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor (Pre-Order) ...you could just buy another standalone with analog outs for that price.

02-11-2009, 10:56 AM	#3
winoni71 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Italy Blu-ray collection:92	Here's another one. http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20swit..._7_1audio.html

02-11-2009, 02:01 PM	#4
winoni71 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Italy Blu-ray collection:92	Would the quality difference be that clear by using this tool?

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