I have an Eversolo DMP-A6 master edition. I am trying to get HDMI digital out to a Marantz M1. The marantz M1 supposedly needs ARC as HDMI input. (the HDMI is labeled ARC). I understand the A6 is not ARC, so I have been trying to use an HDMI to HDMI ARC interface. So far nothing has worked. I tried a REI UHD-402D which is a HDMI switcher. It takes the HDMI and outputs a HDMI ARC signal. I set the EID to 1080p 2 channel PCM. And no sound. Does anyone have experience or can recommend a converter. Thanks
Connect the a6 to one of the TV inputs and the m1 to the arc input. It makes more sense to use the optical route
Does not work. I connect the A6 to input 1, and M1 to ARC output of the switch. The switch takes 4 HDMI inputs and sends it to 2 outputs, 1 which is an ARC. So I connect the A6 HDMI input 1, the M1 to output 1, set the eversolo to output to HDMI and set the M1 to HDMI input. Nothing.
Of course I first tried without a switch. Didnt work. I thought the reason was that the A6 was HDMI (non-ARC) and the M1 required ARC HDMI. Optical works, but I am not sure if the quality is OK. When I stream Qobuz on the M1, it sounds better than the same music through the A6 using optical. So I wanted to try HDMI to see if it make a difference, since the M1 does not have coax input.
I wanted to see if anyone successfully connected the A6 using HDMI to an ARC HDMI speaker or amp and what they did to make it work.
ARC must pass through a TV. You would connect the A6 HDMI output to the HDMI to ARC converter, the converter to a TV HDMI input, then another HDMI cable from your TV’s ARC output to the M1’s ARC input. It will never sound as good as direct optical because it will get forced to 48KHz. -Ed
Thanks for all the replies and attempts to help. But most of the replies are wrong. I finally figured it out and replying here for future reference for others who have a similar issue. 1) You do not need to pass it through a TV. There are devices that substitute the need for a TV. Some work, some dont. You need a device that is an HDMI audio converter (not just an extractor). For example, this one works: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGGZ7PMD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title A fancier device was the HDFury 4k Arcana. It worked the same way. The advantage of this more expensive device is that there is a front panel that tells you what the connections are, so it helps tell you if the HDMI cable has an issue. You put into it the output of the eversolo and attach the eARC input from the amp to the earc soundbar/output of the device. BTW, the matrix switcher did not work, so you dont want a switcher but a converter. Extractors dont work either. 2) You must use the proper cable. I used a hires 4k with ethernet cable and ARC support from the device to the amp. It did not work. I used instead a monoprice HDMI cable without ethernet and it worked. I used the Arcana to debug the cable issue and then with the right cable it worked with both devices. 3) There is a downside to using HDMI vs optical in that the maximum PCM thru HDMI is 16 bit 48khz. If you are using redbook, it will pass 16 bit 44kHz without conversion, but hirez will be downsampled to 48kHz 16 bit. Again, the Arcana displays this info. Optical does not get downsampled. It was very difficult to find any of this info online and from support and the web is full of inaccurate info. Hope this helps someone.
That’s a very interesting and useful little unit, theis a few of various types around, this particular unit , certainly a wonderful find, best of luck to you, that’s a home run ! Thank you, I have made note of this device, for possible future use. * Please have a great weekend
Thanks. I am trying next to find out how to pass hirez to the Marantz M1. Supposedly, ARC is limited to 16 bit 48kHz whereas eARC on the Marantz can accept up to 24 bit 96 kHz which is good enough for me. I dont know if it is the converter or the cable.
The Marantz M1 has an optical input good for 192KHz/24-bit input. That is probably your best bet. EDIT: Sorry, my memory failed me. I see you already did that. Well there’s no reason for it to sound better through ARC. Another option you can try is a USB DDC from the Eversolo to convert to optical then feed that to the M1. Try a Douk U2 Pro or Gustard U18. -Ed
Hi Guys ,being a current owner of a DMP A8, I had taken a quick look at the A6 specifications, in accordance with said information, it states that ARC oh absolutely perform high Rez 24/192 perhaps something is not quite correct here, but that is exactly what is stated, I can screenshot the page if you wish, I believe I apologize let’s void that out as it does go into explain typical constraints in its pass-through sorry about that. A little confusing at first.,I belive EddNog absolutely appears to have a pretty good work around from what I can gather at this present moment, no matter, I imagine there has to be some type of work around without doubt. Just speaking for myself it’s most likely something that I could also happily live without, but I must admit it absolutely is nice to receive if available in all honesty , * NOTE / For information and informative purposes, the DMP A8, according to literature or specification pertaining to the above information , Works or operates somewhat a little differently in regards to this specific area, of ARC use. From what I can gather someone please correct me if I’m wrong as I never had any actual use at this particular point in time, thanks Have A great weekend, everyone
I just want to add: I am a previous owner of an M1, with DIRAC Live license, no less. The optical input sounded the same as ARC input for me. Note that with DIRAC activated, ALL material is resampled to 48KHz/24-bits internally. As such, it may not matter if your source material is resampled to 48KHz upstream or in the M1, it's resampled either way (this assumes you have DIRAC Live activated in your M1 as I did). -Ed
