Does this take a 5.1 source and reliably convert it to 2.1?
1071484
It works fine with hi-res from a SACD disc played on Oppo93 player connected to my Hegel DAC
1071485
Yeah. I tried it and it works. Reliably? I can't really say, I always have mine on 5.1
1071486
In my setup, that's taken care of upstream, in my Oppo player. In other setups, I don't know.
1071487
It will reliably output stereo analog audio while retaining home digital audio
1071488
The output is standard S/PDIF PCM audio, which is straight "2.0" stereo. If you leave the mode switch in the "5.1" position, the device will down-mix up to 7.1 PCM from Blu-ray or DVD players (if those devices are configured to output PCM, not "Bitstream"), even from high resolution sources up to 24 bit / 192 kHz. If you set the mode switch to the "2.0" position, the device will down-sample high resolution audio signals to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz depending on the original sample rate.
932254
My set up is currently only running 5.1 and has no problems. The layout of my living room makes it difficult to use all 7 speakers. If you choose this system and hook in the Audessy michrophone, it will realize only 5.1 are connected.
49696
Yes, in this case, your TV output is the weakest link and is down-converting all of your content to 2.1. In order to get true 5.1, you'll need to connect each of your devices separately. I ran into this exact problem :(.
88226
Yes...Very frustrating..I can get sound with Stereo, but not 5.1...Really makes the HD feeds useless...
138745
It should be. You'll just have to get a second sub if you want 5.2 surround sound. 5.1 surround works fine for most. My sub finally gave out after five years...
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Short answer ... no. It merely strips what you would normally hear on the Left and Right audio channels and passes the signal through analog RCA cables. But to be fair, I'm not sure than anything really can. By definition, 5.1 and 7.1 are delivered over something greater than two channels. So a simple two-channel L/R signal simply isn't capable of carrying the content. There are devices that take two-channel audio as input and simulate 5.1 output, but this isn't one of them. I have such a whizbang gizmo connected to a 47" display in a small room with just two very good speakers. It's not "real" 5.1, and if you're a real audiophile type, you'll likely recognize it right away and turn up your nose. However, it does work well enough to fool you during an exceptionally well mastered Blu-Ray or a high-end video game. Suited my needs because 2 speakers were a better fit for both the room and my budget. But if you're looking to get full performance out of a 5.1 or 7.1 setup that you already own or are considering purchasing, inserting this device in the chain is probably the wrong way to go about things. You'll need to stick with HDMI throughout to create the best experience.
97369
If you use the optical output you can get 5.1 possibly 7.1 but it does not do that with analog.
1169074
It depends. The 5.1 is a bit of a strange deal, but it definitely did what I wanted it to do, and that was provide 5.1 audio from HDMI to Optical into my old 5.1 receiver that only had Optical in and no HDMI. The trick is that it doesn't do Linear PCM or any uncompressed 5.1 sound. However, compressed audio like Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 work perfectly. Depending on the Sonos's settings, you should be able to get 5.1 through to it using this switch
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Here's the deal: Apparently most tvs will downgrade the signal from the hdmi into 2.1 so if you use an optical audio out from the tv to the receiver it is transmitting the 2.1 signal to the receiver so you won't be getting the 5.1 dolby digital surround. I've been doing research on this for my upcoming surround sound system purchase and checked it out. If it still sounds ok to you then stick with it if you want. If you'd rather have true 5.1 then you need to run individual optical audio cables to the receiver from the sources. Hope this helps.
1017360
Yes. It can run as a 5.1 or 7.1. You can even option out the other two speakers to a secondary audio. I use mine to run speakers on my patio.
417873
No, currently the player's Amazon Video on Demand app does not allow 5.1 output.
2093863
Absolutely. One of the easiest to "Upgrade, by downgrading." All drivers are simple to locate.
1559398
Yes no problem, it can some times alreadt come with version 8 but will ask you to upgrde to 8.1 which i did and works perfect.
301028
Yes. it's a 7.1 system with the capability to still function as a 5.1 main system with two channels diverted to another room. Check out the manual, it's all in there.
1253767
No. Buy the 7.1 channel version and you will be able to have 5.1 in one room, and a two speaker system in another... but not with this model.
1523005
Yes, it supports both 5.1 and 7.1 sound output from the optical out. I use it with my Sonos soundbar and it is a perfect match.
1320534
I have a 2.0 hub attached to one port on this unit and it works fine. Not a problem.