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Hi.I'm wondering if someone can answer what's probably a really simple question.
Do many DVD players have digital outputs? If so, what is the format of the output? Is it the same as CD (44.1/16)?
Also, I've heard about other formats, like DVD-Audio (?) and SACD. Do DVD players read those formats, and if so, what is the format of THEIR digital outputs? Is it the same as just a plain movie DVD? (I'm guessing not.)
The reason I ask is that I'm considering building a purely audio system around a TacT digital amplifier that has only digital inputs (up to 192/24). I don't have any video equipment now, but I don't want to be caught out in the cold down the road when I decide to go video.
Any help for a dumb video newbie will be appreciated. Thanks!
Follow Ups:
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.
NT
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