AYRE DX-5DSD - Manual (Page 10)

Outputs to provide a rich and fulfilling sonic
experience for movies as well as music. If you have a
two-channel audio system, simply connect the
Analog Audio Outputs to your preamplifier and you
can enjoy all of your sources, both music and
movies.
Multi-channel SACDs may not be downmixed.
However, they nearly always contain a separate
two-channel playback area.
The Ayre DX-5 DSD offers both balanced and
single-ended outputs. Balanced connections are
made via three-pin XLR connectors, while
single-ended connections are made via RCA
connectors.
When you have a choice, a balanced connection
will offer slightly higher sound quality than a
single-ended connection.
Multi-Channel Systems
The HDMI Audio Output
must also supply a video
signal for proper operation. It
simply sends a gray screen at
720p for full compatibility.
Multi-channel audio is provided at full resolution
via the HDMI connection. Please note that there are
two HDMI connectors on the DX-5
DSD . One is
labeled “HDMI Audio Output” and provides higher
quality audio than the HDMI A/V Output that also
supplies the video signal.
The HDMI Audio Output transmits LPCM (or
optionally, DSD in the case of SACDs). All
compressed formats from Dolby and DTS are
decompressed by the player before transmission.
Simply connect the HDMI Audio Output to your
surround-sound processor to enjoy multi-channel
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