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Kal Rubinson

In Reply to: RE: This Folks May Be Interested In This Product posted by Robertc88 on September 14, 2007 at 08:50:18

Phil McClellan says he has no knowledge of it and what is described by Anthony Cortez is highly unlikely. In order to provide 5.1/7.1 analog audio, it would have to include CODECs for all the output formats possible. Even if it handled ONLY 5.1/7.1 LPCM, it would still have to include as many DAC channels, something new for Gefen.

I do see a product on their website which offers a TOSlink audio split-off from the HDMI but, heck, you can get that from the player already and it can't handle the HD CODECs.

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It simply makes more sense just to have the source player do the DAC "stuff"... - oscar 19:54:58 09/14/07 (3)
Unless you want the Switcher to switch multiple 6-channel sources ?! I don't know that I'd want Gefen to go into the audio Processor and DAC business.
- Isn't The Point Folks Not Having To Buy A New Receiver? - Robertc88 08:36:25 09/15/07 (2)
  This seems to be a worthwhile endeavor especially if someone perhaps owns a PS3. No analog outs on that player. This seems like it would alleviate the issue of having to buy a new AVR for lossless.
  
  I thought sure it said in the thread it will be available soon. I'll have to read it again.
  - I think it's a great idea but I would not hold my breath for it. (NT) - Kal Rubinson 15:57:34 09/15/07 (1)
    - There are quite a few PS3s and other "audio-challenged" HD media players out there. - oscar 17:29:40 09/16/07 (0)
      The question is finding a manufacturer with the sufficient expertise and who is not also interested in building HDMI-capable receivers or pre/pros.
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