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5.1 PCM on the PS3?

03-11-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Unlikely, as it requires splitting the HDMI signal to audio and video. To get a really good sound, the device needs to have at least 5.1 digital-audio converters (DACs) and pass that along. DACs are not cheap.

If you've got a good 5.1 setup already, it'll be cheaper to buy a new HDMI receiver with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMA.

fuad

Theres no need to buy a receiver that decodes TrueHD or DTSMA as the PS3 doesnt bitstream.

Back to the OP, yeah you're better off getting a receiver that can handle PCM.

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