HDMI DAC for analog 7.1 output

[Fusion916]

Is there a (quality) device that can convert HDMI audio to RCA analog outputs in 7.1 format like a pre/pro?

Looking to just convert the audio without the overhead of having a pre/pro.

 

[Fusion916]

Nothing? Really?

 

[AAK]

Check this out.

nanoAVR 8x8 | MiniDSP

 

[Fusion916]

Check this out.

nanoAVR 8x8 | MiniDSP

Not sure that is what I'm looking for...

Something like this:

HDMI Digital Multi Channel to Analog Surround Sound Audio Decoder | eBay

Just purely takes HDMI in and outputs analog 7.1 output to run to dedicated amps.

 

[AAK]

I think this is more like it. I've used it before on a 7.1 mini surround sound system using a CS3318 to control the output volume and it worked really well.

HDMI Multi-Channel PCM 5.1 7.1 Surround Audio Decoder

 

[Fusion916]

I think this is more like it. I've used it before on a 7.1 mini surround sound system using a CS3318 to control the output volume and it worked really well.

HDMI Multi-Channel PCM 5.1 7.1 Surround Audio Decoder

I saw that on ebay too.... looked "cheap" for lack of a better word. So this worked well with you with no issues? No lag/handshake issues?

 

[AAK]

Never noticed any lag while watching movies. All I had to do was connect the HDMI cable switch it to 7.1 and it was ready to go.

 

[Fusion916]

Have you ever peaked under the hood? Are the decoder IC's it uses legit? I'm afraid of buying cheap chinese garbage.

 

[AAK]

I don't have the unit anymore, I lend it to a friend. But I did look under the hood. I don't recall seeing any cheap parts, or anything that looked like a counterfeit part.

 

[Ken Newton]

Not sure that is what I'm looking for...

Something like this:

HDMI Digital Multi Channel to Analog Surround Sound Audio Decoder | eBay

Just purely takes HDMI in and outputs analog 7.1 output to run to dedicated amps.

Does anyone know whether a decoded 7.1 channel LPCM audio stream is always included on the HDMI output of an Blu Ray player, or an surround processor unit?

 

[Fusion916]

Does anyone know whether a decoded 7.1 channel LPCM audio stream is always included on the HDMI output of an Blu Ray player, or an surround processor unit?

I think it depends on the player (or device), but every modern device I have used provides LPCM. I think it's pretty standard at this point.

Also, does anybody know about the acquisition time for these devices? I have used pre-pros (and the current pre-pro I have - the Emotiva UMC-1) has a annoying long acquisition time (like 4-5 seconds) for sound.

For example, when I first turn on a device, if there is a "turn on" sound, it pops in like 4-5 seconds after the device is turned on. Also, in movies, if I pause for long enough and come back, it takes again like 4-5 seconds for sound to start playing even though the movie plays right away.