AYRE DX-5DSD - Manual (Page 84)

• Bitstream – Digital audio output will be in the
format encoded on the disc.
• Off (default) – No digital audio output via the
HDMI A/V Output. This is the recommended
setting.
The HDMI Audio Output will provide higher
performance than the audio output of the HDMI
A/V Output. It is recommended to use the HDMI
Audio Output and set the HDMI Audio option to
“Off”.
If the HDMI Audio is set to any
selection besides “Off”, when the
HDMI A/V Output is connected to any
equipment that cannot accept DSD
then all signals (internal and external
outputs) will be forced to PCM when
playing SACD, regardless of the other
player settings.
SACD Output
Selects audio output format for SACD. The options
are:
• PCM – Audio data on SACDs (“DSD”) is
converted into PCM at 88.2 kHz/24 bits. The
PCM data is then output through both HDMI
ports and also used for the analog audio outputs.
• DSD (default) – “DSD” data from an SACD is
output over both HDMI ports and also used for
the analog audio outputs without any
conversion.
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