2019-01-14, 20:17
I think about starting with Hi-Res audio (24 bit, sampling rate up to 192 kHz, FLAC). Currently I only have FLAC in CD quality (16 bit/ 44.1 kHz) but I plan to buy Hi-Res files in future.
Since I only use Kodi (the stable v17, Linux with PulseAudio) on my Gemini Lake system (J5005), it must be supported by my system. It is currently connected to my AVR with HDMI only.
Unfortunately I found a limitation in the "Datasheet Volume 1 of 2" (Page 71).
The audio at HDMI is limited to a maximum sampling rate of 48 kHz (16 or 24 bit) for 2-channel L-PCM audio.
The used audio chip, Realtek ALC892, has "support for 16/20/24-bit SPDIF input and output with up to 192 kHz sample rate". So the TOSLINK port should be able to deliver full support for Hi-Res audio.
It would be fine if I only would need HDMI but also connection it with TOSLINK is acceptable for me.
[I also plan to use a combined sink for dual-audio output at the analog port.]
Is there a general limitation with Hi-Res audio (24 bit, up to 192 kHz) in Kodi (>= v17) on Linux with PulseAudio? I hope not.
Can I play Hi-Res files (24/96 or 192) with audio output at HDMI? Will it be resampled automatically?
Are there any other issues with Hi-Res audio I have to take care?
Since I only use Kodi (the stable v17, Linux with PulseAudio) on my Gemini Lake system (J5005), it must be supported by my system. It is currently connected to my AVR with HDMI only.
Unfortunately I found a limitation in the "Datasheet Volume 1 of 2" (Page 71).
The audio at HDMI is limited to a maximum sampling rate of 48 kHz (16 or 24 bit) for 2-channel L-PCM audio.
The used audio chip, Realtek ALC892, has "support for 16/20/24-bit SPDIF input and output with up to 192 kHz sample rate". So the TOSLINK port should be able to deliver full support for Hi-Res audio.
It would be fine if I only would need HDMI but also connection it with TOSLINK is acceptable for me.
[I also plan to use a combined sink for dual-audio output at the analog port.]
Is there a general limitation with Hi-Res audio (24 bit, up to 192 kHz) in Kodi (>= v17) on Linux with PulseAudio? I hope not.
Can I play Hi-Res files (24/96 or 192) with audio output at HDMI? Will it be resampled automatically?
Are there any other issues with Hi-Res audio I have to take care?
