Add I2s to Oppo players?

Carlsbad,

You mentioned "I2S is mostly a fools errand in my opinion."

Can you explain further? I have had experiences where I2S was the best connection (by far) in both my current BS Node to Iris to Pontus set up, and the Jay's CDT-2 MKIII to Pontus. I can also see that a well constructed streamer or CD transport topology will reduce the need for an I2S connection.....because they do such a good job with their other topologyies.

I am NOT trying to say anything negative, but just curious what your experience has been

I2S is not a “fool’s errand,” and that’s just a stupid and uninformed thing to say.

Denafrips told me not to do this, but I might try this, as I can do the same.

You’ll most likely break your DAC if you try to connect the HDMI output of the Oppo to the I2S input of the Denafrips.

Just because they use the same connector doesn’t mean the wires are carrying the same signal.

I2S pinouts using the HDMI connector are different for each manufacturer. There’s no single agreed upon standard.

Agreed its not recommended to go direct to the Denafrips from OPPO. One HDMI channel can be set to digital audio onlly, no video. I will message Alvin at Denafrips again for more clarification. He has been most helpful. Better than any other company rep except maybe Birgir at Mojnir Audio. I was disappointed with my contact at P.S. Audio- not Paul. As I have stated, I am hardcore disk listener. Some of my DVD-A do sound better thru optical. And again, Optical does not pass DSD, so I need HDMI to I2s. My leftover budget is for 4 powercords, and XLR to go between them.

Some of my DVD-A do sound better thru optical. And again, Optical does not pass DSD, so I need HDMI to I2s.

Sorry, but you’re completely lost and out in the weeds here and I’m done.  Listen to Alvin — he’ll set you straight.