Actually, the encryption could be implemented in any hardware mechanism. For example, Meridian splits the 6 channels of DVD-A into 3 encrypted S/PDIF connections. Clearly, copy-protection is accomplished but it took 3 digital links to accomodate the bandwidth.
Analog pass-thru and SACD/DVD-A mystery
From what I understand SACD/DVD-A players will require the receiver/pre-processor support analog pass thru. They, its claimed, won't work with the digital inputs accepted by the latter systems today (and fed by the CD and DVD players).
Why is this so? What is blocking the SACD/DVD-A players from outputing digital signals (like their CD/DVD ancestors) so they can plug into existing pre-processors?
Can we expect, say over 2-3-5 years, to see SACD/DVD-A players output digital signals?
Why is this so? What is blocking the SACD/DVD-A players from outputing digital signals (like their CD/DVD ancestors) so they can plug into existing pre-processors?
Can we expect, say over 2-3-5 years, to see SACD/DVD-A players output digital signals?
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