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AWDTurboLuvr · 01-16-2012, 10:56 PM

Just putting this here for everyone with a PS3:
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby DTS-HD MA and Dolby Digital Plus audio encoding does not go through optical output, it only passes through HDMI 1.3. Do you have the "fat" PS3 or the slim one? The fat one cannot bitstream dts-MA or TrueHD to a receiver. "Lossless" bitstream can only be done on the slim PS3.

Salesman: Some blu-ray discs have their English track encoded in DTS-HD Master Audio and thus will not pass through optical cables unless the PS3 is in LPCM mode. To get full enjoyment of your BDs, I would upgrade at some point to a AVR with HDMI inputs and can process Dolby TrueHD, etc. Most entry-level ones will do that for ~$400. Pioneer's VSX-921 get good reviews and is on sale right now @ BestBuy for $399.

Here's an PS3 audio chart for anyone that's interested:

01-16-2012, 10:56 PM	#6
AWDTurboLuvr I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 590 Thanked 324 Times in 144 Posts Failed 2 Times in 2 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Just putting this here for everyone with a PS3: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby DTS-HD MA and Dolby Digital Plus audio encoding does not go through optical output, it only passes through HDMI 1.3. Do you have the "fat" PS3 or the slim one? The fat one cannot bitstream dts-MA or TrueHD to a receiver. "Lossless" bitstream can only be done on the slim PS3. Salesman: Some blu-ray discs have their English track encoded in DTS-HD Master Audio and thus will not pass through optical cables unless the PS3 is in LPCM mode. To get full enjoyment of your BDs, I would upgrade at some point to a AVR with HDMI inputs and can process Dolby TrueHD, etc. Most entry-level ones will do that for ~$400. Pioneer's VSX-921 get good reviews and is on sale right now @ BestBuy for $399. Here's an PS3 audio chart for anyone that's interested: __________________ "Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort"