To play lossless audio, I would have to switch from Apple TV 3 to Apple TV 4K. Unfortunately, Apple TV 4K does not have a digital output; HDMI only. For the connection to the Devialet I would need an audio extractor or something similar. For example, to play the signal via HDMI-> USB.
Does anyone have any experience with such converters or extractors in terms of audio quality?
Alternatively, I am thinking about a BlueSound Node n130, which unfortunately does not harmonize with the Apple world (no Apple Music support). So the Apple TV 4K might be a solution. So far, I have not been able to find out how it compares sound technically.
Yes, I tried 3
None of them were very exciting
There was one EARLDOM 4K to USB3.0 which will output L-PCM audio which did work and was relatively cheap. Its actually a video capture adaptor as you might realise and audio quality is not high on the list of priorities
Thank you.
Not encouraging.
So I should no longer think about it.
(16-Nov-2021, 16:30)Nightmare Wrote: [ -> ]So I should no longer think about it.
Assuming that you are transmitting a HDCP encoded video/audio signal, then I'm sure I recall that a conversion from HDMI to another unencrypted digital output is not allowed. You are running the risk that any device you buy will not work.
Nb - the capture type devices are, I think, primarily intended for non-HDCP signals
Having written that, it is ironic that I am using a modded Oppo BD player to extract mch audio from an encrypted HDMI signal, although it is in the S/PDIF format, and then using a MiniDSP unit to convert those mch signals into a USB format.
(16-Nov-2021, 22:20)alandbush Wrote: [ -> ]Assuming that you are transmitting a HDCP encoded video/audio signal, then I'm sure I recall that a conversion from HDMI to another unencrypted digital output is not allowed. You are running the risk that any device you buy will not work.
You raise a good point about whether a device can get pass HDCP. There is some doubt about some cheap devices, but the Kanex Pro that I have, does indeed bypass HDCP.
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„Reasonably well“ does not sound enough talking about losless or hi-res music.
(18-Nov-2021, 07:07)Nightmare Wrote: [ -> ]@Snoopy8
„Reasonably well“ does not sound enough talking about losless or hi-res music.
It is all relative and does depend on the source as well as the quality of the inputs.
HDMI has jitter and not ideal for music. Using a converter to optical is an additional step, and cheap converters may introduce even more jitter. If I had a choice, I will not use HDMI. If I had no choice, the converter to optical will do a good job. Is it the best setup for sound quality? No. Hence, why I said reasonably well.
(15-Nov-2021, 16:29)Nightmare Wrote: [ -> ]To play lossless audio, I would have to switch from Apple TV 3 to Apple TV 4K. Unfortunately, Apple TV 4K does not have a digital output; HDMI only. For the connection to the Devialet I would need an audio extractor or something similar. For example, to play the signal via HDMI-> USB.
Does anyone have any experience with such converters or extractors in terms of audio quality?
Alternatively, I am thinking about a BlueSound Node n130, which unfortunately does not harmonize with the Apple world (no Apple Music support). So the Apple TV 4K might be a solution. So far, I have not been able to find out how it compares sound technically.
I have one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Sw...B00QJGAKCW. HDMI in and extracts audio signal to RCA or SPDIF optical out ( i use this to feed my Expert Pro). Also acts as an HDMI switch.
I think I was standing something on the hose the entire time I saw the node in the chain. Without a node, the path would be the direct signal from the extractor to the devialet, which in case of doubt has the better DAC.