No that connection is not compatible, but the DDC route would allow outputting I2S to your DAC....and it's a terrific connection. Unfortunately there is no I2S standard (I hope that will change), so that would be a phone call to the manufacturer unless you know your DAC is configurable
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.