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I'm in the market for an AVR, Pre Pro that will support the playback of cinema and high resolution multichannel files using DSP for speaker/room equalization and format conversions that are usually a part of those processes. Please excuse my limited knowledge and wording on this subject.
As I understand it, currently most EQ software is PCM based so format conversion is needed to convert DSD files to PCM. In addition, because many EQ products work within a limited range of sampling rates. PCM files sampled at high rates usually need to be down sampled before being subjected to EQ. Many of us using AVRs and Pre Pros to play their high resolution multi channel music files are familiar with theses audible constraints. I'm guessing the componentry required to avoid this downsampling would add a certain cost for what currently amounts to a niche market.
Do any of Anthems AVRs or Pre Pros accept discreet multi-channel audio via USB as well as HDMI?
When the Anthem ARC is engaged and at least 5 outputs are being used to listen to 24-bit/192kHz PCM or DSD256 resolutions does your processor down-sample to 48kHz? To be fair, I can't seem to find this information by any of the other Receiver/PrePro manufactures so not answering is understandable.
Initially most of your customers wouldn't require this level of computing power. On the heels of Anthems recent well received development of your own ARC processing, development of an accessory rear panel plug-in component to accommodate high resolution audio could easily leap frog Anthem over the slow to develop server market. A Receiver/Pre Pro with true high resolution multi-channel equalized playback would be an economically attractive alternative to multi component digital audio. Quite possibly legitimizing the home entertainment center especially for those who may never hear a vacuum tube or consider an LP. Just a thought.
I'm a previous owner of the first release of the Anthem PreOne w/Phono tube preamplifier and multiple versions of Paradigm Studio 100 speakers.
I'm in the market for an AVR, Pre Pro that will support the playback of cinema and high resolution multichannel files using DSP for speaker/room equalization and format conversions that are usually a part of those processes. Please excuse my limited knowledge and wording on this subject.
As I understand it, currently most EQ software is PCM based so format conversion is needed to convert DSD files to PCM. In addition, because many EQ products work within a limited range of sampling rates. PCM files sampled at high rates usually need to be down sampled before being subjected to EQ. Many of us using AVRs and Pre Pros to play their high resolution multi channel music files are familiar with theses audible constraints. I'm guessing the componentry required to avoid this downsampling would add a certain cost for what currently amounts to a niche market.
Do any of Anthems AVRs or Pre Pros accept discreet multi-channel audio via USB as well as HDMI?
When the Anthem ARC is engaged and at least 5 outputs are being used to listen to 24-bit/192kHz PCM or DSD256 resolutions does your processor down-sample to 48kHz? To be fair, I can't seem to find this information by any of the other Receiver/PrePro manufactures so not answering is understandable.
Initially most of your customers wouldn't require this level of computing power. On the heels of Anthems recent well received development of your own ARC processing, development of an accessory rear panel plug-in component to accommodate high resolution audio could easily leap frog Anthem over the slow to develop server market. A Receiver/Pre Pro with true high resolution multi-channel equalized playback would be an economically attractive alternative to multi component digital audio. Quite possibly legitimizing the home entertainment center especially for those who may never hear a vacuum tube or consider an LP. Just a thought.
I'm a previous owner of the first release of the Anthem PreOne w/Phono tube preamplifier and multiple versions of Paradigm Studio 100 speakers.