Most HDMI inpust in DACS are not meant for HDMI they are meant for I2S over HDMI.
So no licenses need to be paid.
So no licenses need to be paid.
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.
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.