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SACD via HDMI on Oppo BDP95?

If I understand correctly there is no way to output the sacd datastream from the Oppo to any processor and have the signal remain in dsd. I am trying to understand what will happen if you play an sacd on the Oppo connected to a Classe Ssp800 or Krell S1200 via hdmi. I would love to hear from kr4 on this as I know he listens to a lot of multiple channel sacds. I want to be able to listen to sacds via hdmi even if they are down converted . Please help.
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rwwear
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The Oppo will output SACD through the HDMI outs as will most players that have HDMI 1.2 and above. Both processors you mentioned should be able to handle the SACD signal. The Classe may need an update if not the latest model.
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kr4
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I am afraid that, although the Oppo 95 can output DSD if the processor can accept it, neither the Classe nor the Krell are able to do this, afaik. I am certain for the Classe and believe so for the S1200 (since the 707 could not).

Kal
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If the Classe and Krell don't accept the dsd data, what happens? Kr4 is correct about the two units not staying in dsd but you do get sound don't you?
ahendler
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You will not get sound if the receiver does not have DSD dacs. You have to set the oppo to output PCM over the HDMI cable. It will then work and sounds really good
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