Audio Asylum Thread Printer

Get a view of an entire thread on one page

FAQ / News / Events

Video Asylum

well

24.179.58.245

Joe Murphy Jr

In Reply to: RE: Audio Processor Advice -- Can I do without HD Audio? posted by jedrider on February 29, 2012 at 11:00:00

The new audio formats, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, will not transmit via TOSLINK. The player, depending on what soundtrack is available, will send either DTS -- lossy -- or Dolby Digital -- lossy -- over TOSLINK for surround output. The new audio formats need HDMI for lossless transmission.

"When I upgrade to HD Audio, do I then throw away all that Toslink stuff that I have invested in??)"

No. You either sell it to recoup a few $ or give it to someone. And that goes for the DVD player as well.

Follow Ups:

don't be too quick to chuck the DVD player... - bassbinotoko 21:52:41 02/29/12 (3)
The high-def players I've used (Blu-ray, HD-DVD, WDTV Live, PC software players) have not been as good as my HDMI DVD player when it comes to smooth rewind, fast-forward, and single frame viewing. So, it stays connected, even though there's 4 other things that can play DVD in the rack.
- good advice, but to the wrong person [nt] - Joe Murphy Jr 10:40:57 03/01/12 (2)
  .
  - RE: good advice, but to the wrong person [nt] - jdodmead 16:45:34 03/01/12 (1)
    no reason not to go BD, prepare to be amazed going from s video to high def.
    What took you so long?
    Jeff
    - you both need to learn how to post comments [nt] - Joe Murphy Jr 06:40:58 03/02/12 (0)
      .

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Parts Connexion