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Is my HDMI audio out really an i2s connection?

Hello Friends, I have a Sony Blu-Ray Player (UPB-X1100ES). It has a HDMI digital audio out meant for High Definition audio CDs. I was wondering, is this really a i2s connection? In other words, can I send an audio digital signal via a HDMI cable from my Blu-Ray player into my i2s connection on my DAC, have the DAC re-clock and reprocess the signal by my much better DAC then into my integrated without damaging anything? I scoured the web for the answer to no avail. Can any of you help? Thanks.

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soix
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Don’t use the Toslink connection — you’re better off using SPDIF.  Upgrading your digital cable can do wonders depending on what you’re using now.  I was using a decent budget cable, but when I upgraded to this AZ MC2 cable (there are reviews online you can read) the sound improved dramatically — and I mean dramatically— in every way so that might be an avenue to explore, and your excellent DAC will certainly appreciate it.  Here’s one for sale just fyi…

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649951192-acoustic-zen-mc2-digital-coax-cable-1m/

Best of luck. 

soix
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No.  To get an i2S signal you’ll need to get a DDC like a Singxer SU-6, Musician Pisces, Denafrips Iris, etc. and run the digital out from your Sony into that. 

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