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TVs, VCRs, DVD players, Home Theater systems and more.

All have

because the surround processing are done externally in the receiver or pre/proc. The DD/DTS outputs in bitstream format that needs special processing not available on regular DACs.

They output the native format CD being 16/44.1, for others, some litmits the output resolution to 24/48 to limit duplication.

SACD only has analog out for now
DVD-A has digital output via either Meridian's proprietary connection to their components, or via firewire to specially equipped processors. But most of the players now use analog output.



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