Native MultiChannel DSD via HDMI (Like the Eversolo A6) without conversion to PCM?

Discussion in 'HDD 8K Media player(AML S928X)' started by karipu, Aug 9, 2024.

  1. Stuj

    Stuj Active Member

    No, it lacks the extra HDMI (audio) output port, it is through this port the DSD can pass I believe, in not sure what technical limit there is on a standard HDMI port that stops this also from occurring on that port, maybe someone more technical can answer that.
     
  2. Stuj

    Stuj Active Member

    @Nice Monkey , just checking with you if you have successfully used your Eversolo A6 as a dac for the Z9X 8K. Ive tried but the z9x doesnt think a dac is attached and the USB output option is greyed out, has anyone else here with this combo tried ?
     
  3. mirror

    mirror Well-Known Member SUPER Administrator Zidoo TECH Supporter

    It should be noted that the USB IN of A6 is TYPE C.


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  4. Stuj

    Stuj Active Member

    Yes, I use a USB-A to USB-C cable , tried multiple cables in the multiple ports on the Z9X, rebooting both boxes. The option still remains greyed out for me
     
  5. mirror

    mirror Well-Known Member SUPER Administrator Zidoo TECH Supporter

    Did you switched to USB IN in source settings on DMP-A6?
     
  6. Stuj

    Stuj Active Member

    Yes , it is strange, i might play around with some other cables and see if that helps, otherwise im stumped.
     

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  7. mirror

    mirror Well-Known Member SUPER Administrator Zidoo TECH Supporter

    Can check the device interface?(On TV)
     
  8. Stuj

    Stuj Active Member

    It’s the same
     

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  9. rozel

    rozel Well-Known Member

    OK probably a stupid question - as only getting 2ch DSD on hybrid 2/5 ch SACD iso s and that's via my external 2channel Eversolo DAC via the USB output.

    Through the HDMI Main Audio channel on my UHD8000 however I'm only getting 2ch PCM. Presumably to hear 5ch DSD SACD iso s I need to wire the HDMI Audio channel output through to my AVR?

    Edit: I do get mch on the HDMI Main Output but in PCM. So my question remains - @Nice Monkey can you answer please?
     
    Last edited: Aug 14, 2024
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  10. Nice Monkey

    Nice Monkey Well-Known Member Beta test group

    Yes DSD over HDMI is only possible via the 2nd HDMI Audio only/DSD port. It uses the special DOH chips for that.
    Please share the experience in SQ difference if at all.
     
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  11. rozel

    rozel Well-Known Member

    Thank you, so going to need to wire up then, I had a feeling I would.
     
  12. Stuj

    Stuj Active Member

    After buying a new cable im pleased to say that this now works, thanks for your assistance @mirror
     

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