Dolby sells a scriptable reference player for $400, but otherwise no.But I don't think TrueHD which is lossless has been decoded on PC, please correct me if I'm mistaken.
Dolby sells a scriptable reference player for $400, but otherwise no.But I don't think TrueHD which is lossless has been decoded on PC, please correct me if I'm mistaken.
The HDMI port on the Mac Mini is an output, not an input. That won't work.But it would be possible to run the HDMI into a Mac Mini M1, which can output USB.
I thought that might be the case but I wasn't sure if HDMI was bidirectional.The HDMI port on the Mac Mini is an output, not an input. That won't work.
I only want PCM and 5.1 channels, so the HD Fury is ok. But I really don't want to build another PC. I am more of a Mac person now. But that is very good to know.an hdfury can be inserted in the path to strip hdcp. The next issue is that none of them will capture non-PCM audio, and are limited to 8 channels.
I thought that might be the case but I wasn't sure if HDMI was bidirectional.
I only want PCM and 5.1 channels, so the HD Fury is ok. But I really don't want to build another PC. I am more of a Mac person now. But that is very good to know.
I guess I could live with the Mac Mini itself. I am 99% sure I can use it for USB output and do all the DSP processing onboard. But it becomes a question how how best to emulate the Apple TV functionality with a Mac Mini. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, DisneyPlus, Spotify, etc. And to use a remote of some kind (or iPad ) to control it.
Not for multichannel digital, but they do for analog. For digital you need an outboard box ($1000). It is a big miss on their subwoofers because they are already very expensive.I though their SAM subwoofers had digital inputs?
Not for multichannel digital, but they do for analog. For digital you need an outboard box ($1000). It is a big miss on their subwoofers because they are already very expensive.
But for an old pre/pro with balanced outputs, Genelec would work quite well for a lot less money.
I am not sure if there is any reason to spend much on a newer pre/pro for 5 channel PCM. I might go that direction too because that would be very easy. Just need something with HDMI in that takes multichannel PCM and has a decent DAC. And I guess supports ARC for volume.
The ethernet is just to configure GLM. It doesn't carry any (digital) audio.Do you mean the GLM kit's network adaptor? I hadn't looked at that setup, so read the GLM manual. Using Mac as source, looks like USB from the Mac to the network box, then ethernet daisy-chain to their speakers and subs.
The ethernet is just to configure GLM. It doesn't carry any (digital) audio.
After all your best bet for something affordable is Evolve II-4K HDMI https://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-98-trinnov-altitude-32-essence-evolve-ii-4k-page-2Not for multichannel digital, but they do for analog. For digital you need an outboard box ($1000). It is a big miss on their subwoofers because they are already very expensive.
But for an old pre/pro with balanced outputs, Genelec would work quite well for a lot less money.
I am not sure if there is any reason to spend much on a newer pre/pro for 5 channel PCM. I might go that direction too because that would be very easy. Just need something with HDMI in that takes multichannel PCM and has a decent DAC. And I guess supports ARC for volume.
Interestingly one of its brethren was reviewed by @amirmAfter all your best bet for something affordable is Evolve II-4K HDMI https://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-98-trinnov-altitude-32-essence-evolve-ii-4k-page-2
Or the Oppo clones
It was discussed above in #38 . 9301A or 9301B
Mine too. I am guessing that Genelec will fix that eventually. I think the 8331 can take digital or analog using the same AES/EBU connector -- that would make things simpler.Found it in the manual now, thanks.
My imaginary version of the GLM network device was much cooler.
That’s just another AVP isn’t it — one with no 3D format support?This device could be interesting for you: Link
This device could be interesting for you: Link