Think of a multi-lane motorway/freeway. The number of lanes would represent the bandwidth, and the cars going along the road would be the data, so too many cars and not enough lanes=problem.
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+1 @drmuso and @kr4
A great multichannel mix can add so much to Symphonic recordings, and in two channel a DAC that can accept the DSD output is also special
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For now, I will tray give multichannel a first try, using a Sony X700 via HDMI to my Onkyo. I do NOT know what the signal format will be with this combination, but found it the only way (bought 2 SACD 'capable' players initially only to learn that they don't play true multichannel SACD only read the CD side) using HDMI with a Sony player. Not sure if receiver supports DSD, or if it will be LPCM or PCM. Receiver is Onkyo TX-RX810:
Processing Features
- HDMI support for 4K/60 Hz, 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X (with future firmware update), DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio, SACD, multichannel PCM, and CEC
- HDCP 2.2 supported on HDMI inputs 1-3, main out, and sub out
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
- AK4458 384 kHz/32-bit DAC (8 channels x 1)
- 32-bit digital signal processing engines
- Four DSP gaming modes: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG
- Theater-dimensional virtual surround function
- Direct Mode and PureAudio Mode
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Atmos, TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus
DAC: AK4458 384 kHz/32-bit
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DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS:X via future firmware update
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And still the question (IF the 'raw material' is 'worthy' of high res processing/recording): where and how do I GET the high res file? I assume the streaming outlets only let you listen, but not SAVE the file. Likely, there are some (crazy expansive) specialty outlets that let you buy and download high res files?
And only storage media will be computer/harddrive/USB/DVD-R/SSD?
Or can I buy Dark Side of the Moon or Brothersin Arms in high res on physical media?
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As a manufacturer, the transport and DAC still sound better than any streaming device we have tested. It is close though and getting closer. What we found for better sound quality is the equipment. I can modify a transport (CDP) and DAC, but we have not ventured into a streamer at this time. Upgrading the power supply in many components really helps the sound quality from our experience. The benefit of having a streamer with all your recorded music is a big convenience though.
Happy Listening.
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