I have an older receiver, will the optical audio output of this player provide full 5.1 surround sound? null

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profilmeditor · Accepted Answer

It should, although if your receiver is older, your best bet is to not use the optical output but instead use the second HDMI output that the player has, which is specifically designed for older receivers that cannot process 4K HDR video signals. (I am an audiophile and have tried both; I actually prefer using a hi-fi HDMI cable dedicated to sound as opposed to the optical cable in this situation.) Hope this has been of some help.

Answered by profilmeditor 10 years ago

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Yes, but only lossy formats.
You can send the video to your TV and the audio to the receiver (audio is not constrained by hdcp 2.2 specs) using both hdmi outputs.

AdoubleRon · Answer

Yes, you will just get 5.1

RodMan11 · Answer

If your receiver can output 5.1 surround then yes it will with the optical output.

SDMullins · Answer

Yes. You won't get Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master sound, but you will get Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS sound. If your receiver has HDMI input, it would be best to use the HDMI audio output of the player to plug into your receiver for sound. Use high-speed HDMI cables for the best sound.

Answered by SDMullins 10 years ago

“I have an older receiver, will the optical audio output of this player provide full 5.1 surround sound?”

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