I know there's been a discussion regarding the issue of audio only HDMI but my concern is component compatibility. I want to replace an OPPO BDP-103 but be able to play SACDs through an external DAC and without resolution being limited by S/PDIF and having to deal with an HDMI splitter anymore. The Sony UBP-X800M2 has an audio only HDMI output and the Emotiva XDA-3 has an HDMI audio in. The XDA-3 manual warns that it may not be compatible with all HDMI audio sources.
Can anyone offer insight on what I'm up against? I'm not worried about the technical measurement of the DAC as much as the possibility of wasting my time and money due to incompatibility .
Thanks in advance.
Can anyone offer insight on what I'm up against? I'm not worried about the technical measurement of the DAC as much as the possibility of wasting my time and money due to incompatibility .
Thanks in advance.
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