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DAC with HDMI Input

This would have been the PERFECT DAC, except that it does not have DSD capability:

http://www.essenceelectrostatic.com/product/high-def-audio-control-center/

I read elsewhere that HDMI port has licensing issues - cost based. But I really wish to play my SACDs in the new digital front end that I would like to purchase. I don't want to buy a PS3 to create DFF files. Is there another way to do this using regular PC?
I hope that with BluRay Audio that Acoustic Sounds, Elusive Disc and other vendors are marketing, the DAC manufacturers start including HDMI Input in their DACs.
milpai

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lse
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I'm a fan of the NAD M51, as are many professional reviewers.

Note that it's a stereo player only, and doesn't output 5.1 or similar HT settings.

Explanation of why so few DACs have HDMI inputs:

http://nadelectronics.com/img/Marketing/HFN_NAD-M51.pdf

Review from Down Under:
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2012/04/nad-m51-digital-direct-dac-initial-impressions/
lse
83 posts
 
I do A-B tests between my disc player playing 24 bit music from a memory stick and CDs --> the NAD M51 via HDMI and Kimber silver digital cable or whatever it's called. No difference to my ears.
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