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    linuxonly replied to the thread HDMI vs SPDIF.
    No. The conversation somehow deviated on this subject I presume while trying to setup alsa properly. Passthrough is already working...
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    First, louder. I gained 9 dB using that method, What a surprise. Then, the stereo image is perfect. Bass response is more linear...
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    Gotcha, thanks! IMHO, this method should be pinned.
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    Amazing. Generated one instance for my home theatre and evaluating... I'm right above the target curve as well, no boost. This home...
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    I would agree. I applied this method on my stereo as well (analog 2.0) and I heard things I have never heard since I moved here but...
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    linuxonly replied to the thread HDMI vs SPDIF.
    No problem. I don't care about mplayer, particularly for 5.1 material where I rely on Kodi, mpv or vlc and so far the passthrough is...
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    linuxonly replied to the thread HDMI vs SPDIF.
    Hi, This is what mpv does: `[ao/alsa] opening device 'iec958:CARD=Generic,DEV=0' =>...
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    linuxonly reacted to rattus's post in the thread convolver sampling rate with Like Like.
    HLC looks interesting albeit rather expensive. I just tried it on Debian 12 and the plugin host started and loaded but as I didn't want...
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    linuxonly reacted to dcibel's post in the thread Linux guide? with Like Like.
    There's a fine balance between the number of taps required for EQ at low frequencies and minimizing delay in signal processing. Delay...
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    linuxonly reacted to phofman's post in the thread HDMI vs SPDIF with Like Like.
    When no alsa device is specified (you only enabled alsa audio output module) , mplayer uses device "default" which in your config is...
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    linuxonly reacted to phofman's post in the thread HDMI vs SPDIF with Like Like.
    If you have a DD/DTS source, the player needs to use passthrough, to avoid the internal decoding to PCM. Some players may do it by...
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    linuxonly reacted to phofman's post in the thread HDMI vs SPDIF with Like Like.
    @linuxonly : IMO the steps should be gradual. First make your chain work with standard PCM. Then test DD/DTS passthrough, using some...
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    linuxonly reacted to phofman's post in the thread HDMI vs SPDIF with Like Like.
    REW is a standard alsa or pulseaudio client. You can use any other player/client to check. E.g. aplay or sox for alsa, mplayer or vlc or...
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    linuxonly reacted to phofman's post in the thread HDMI vs SPDIF with Like Like.
    @linuxonly: There is an alsa plugin dcaenc which converts 6ch PCM input to a DTS-encoded bitstream for transfer over SPDIF...
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    Try this out. I know it basically ignores and sidesteps your questions, but I'm curious to know what results it gives you. There are two...
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