Lossless audio on my pc?

[Ryu77]

Originally Posted by vonzar

Is it possible to get lossless audio if I get a blu-ray drive? I know that lossless audio usually comes through hdmi, but is there a way to get lossless on my pc? I am getting a new projector, the epson 6100, and if I hook my pc up to it and get a blu-ray drive can I get lossless. I have an onkyo 606, so I am able to get it with a my panny dmp-bd35k, but I am wondering if I take that back to costco and get a blu-ray drive can I still get lossless. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Yes, it is possible. As long as you have a decent onboard DAC chip, then you can use your multi channel analog outputs.

Alternatively you can get a HDMI soundcard that supports the new formats. There is a couple that I know of so far. One is yet to be released and the other has buggy drivers at this stage. I am still holding off until something stable is available...

Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=11638

Auzentech X-Fi Home Theatre: http://www.auzentech.com/site/produc...theater_hd.php