can the Auzentech X-Fi Prelude send Dolby True HD to my AMP for blueray and HD

jamieufc · 17 Jan 2008 at 13:00

Hi I have a blue ray and HD DVD combo drive so i can watch movies on my PC. I all so have the Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Sound Card .

Am I able to get the full benefits of HD sound ?? I have it connected to my AMP via coaxial.

I have no idea as thought I would need a sound card with HDMI ?

Any help is appreciated !

Phil99 · 17 Jan 2008 at 13:08

Unless I'm mistaken it's not possible over S/PDIF, which is the only way of outputting digital audio from that card.

jamieufc · 17 Jan 2008 at 17:48

no card out that does HDMI ?

wilno · 17 Jan 2008 at 17:55

AFAIK the auzentech will only handle DD/DTS and 2CH PCM over the optical/coaxal cable. I haven't heard the new formats myself, but from what I gain from AV forums, you will need a very very high end setup to notice any difference between them and the DD/DTS etc.

Cheers

mdjmcnally · 17 Jan 2008 at 18:09

I believe Auzentech are working on a HDMI 1.3 add on card.

V F · 17 Jan 2008 at 20:51

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/audio/3992-auzen-hdmi-1-3-board-pics-info.html#post33688

DreadNiK · 18 Jan 2008 at 17:05

V F said:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/audio/3992-auzen-hdmi-1-3-board-pics-info.html#post33688

Excellent, exactly what I was hoping for...do the Auzentech cards have all the usual X-Fi features and eax goodness?

If so, that's my next soundcard, and I'll get it as soon as I can afford a good HDMI A/V amp (and as soon as I actually find a source of true HD sound...)

V F · 18 Jan 2008 at 17:26

DreadNiK said:
do the Auzentech cards have all the usual X-Fi features and eax goodness?

Yeah. EAX5.0, plus Dolby Digital Live was released for it last month. DTS and DTS NEO is due sometime in Q1.

DreadNiK · 19 Jan 2008 at 14:57

Fantastic - unfortunately this just opens the door to a complete upgrade of my sound setup - Onkyo 605 amp and a small sub being the most necessary bits, not gonna be cheap, lucky I'm starting my first proper job soon...

wilno · 19 Jan 2008 at 19:17

I have the 605 paired with my auzentech meridian and have (at the moment) 4 Q Acoustics 1020's in the surround setup - well worth a look in for you when it comes to buying speakers. Have you decided on them yet? Good list of components so far.

Phil99 · 19 Jan 2008 at 19:34

Remember that only the Prelude comes with the X-Fi chipset though