[Lucasdude]

Hi all, when I'm using Kodi on Windows 10 the audio output setting always defaults to Direct sound for my Denon AVR. However, I can only get HD audio codecs to pass through if the output is set to Wasapi. Is there any way to permanently set it to Wasapi. I have to select it every time I start xbmc which is a real pain!
Any help would be appreciated!

[Jogee]

I had problems like that with Win7 when I would turn my AVR off before turning off/suspending my Kodi box.

[UsefulG]

Run through this and see if it helps, especially the windows sound settings http://kodi.wiki/view/Windows_audio

[Warner306]

Hi all, when I'm using Kodi on Windows 10 the audio output setting always defaults to Direct sound for my Denon AVR. However, I can only get HD audio codecs to pass through if the output is set to Wasapi. Is there any way to permanently set it to Wasapi. I have to select it every time I start xbmc which is a real pain!
Any help would be appreciated!

I think Kodi is losing the connection to AVR and assuming it is off, but I could be wrong. If this is the case, the Denon usually becomes unavailable and another device is selected. Regardless, an EDID override might be the solution:

HOW TO - Fix Loss of HDMI Audio After Resume from Sleep Using an EDID Override

[cicero22]

Setting the audio device to "WASAPI: default" worked for me.