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HDMI 24bit 192khz Playback using AVR

I was looking at purchasing some of the new recordings from Chesky Records, save them to my hard drive, connect the computer via HDMI cable to my Denon AVR-4308Ci and basically use it as a D/A converter then route it to my preamp for playback. Has anyone tried something along this lines yet? If so what were your results and what did you think?
ig316b
mmarvin19
157 posts
 
Hi Ig.

Why not use the Denon as your preamp?

Are you running a seperate pre and amp for your main speakers for stereo music only?

Mike
ig316b OP
103 posts
 
Mmarvin19
Correct, I run a seperate preamp and amp combination for 2 channel listening and have the Denon connected for home theater use. I noticed that the AVR could decode 24/192 so I thought I would give it a shot.
edo_musica
113 posts
 
The online specs for your 4308Ci show that it can do 24bit 192khz but lists Denon-link and 1394. I do not know what the 1394 means since there is no Firewire connector on this. It also shows 24bit/96khz capability *without* the Denon-Link/1394 note. ...though webpages can be wrong.

I was going to try it on my 4306(same input specs) but am trying to figure what input type is needed—my computer does not have HDMI out. Actually my computer can only do 24/96 out. BTW I also have a separate preamp amp connected to my denon.

I need to find some free sample files in 24/96. ideas?

cheers, ed
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