New 4K TV; how do I best stream audio through older integrated amp

I have an i3.3 Moon Integrated with built in DAC and balanced inputs, but no HDMI in to take advantage of the 4K audio content from my new TV. Any recommendations on how to approach this?

Thanks, Chris

bigasscab12-10-2021 11:29pm

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sandstone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 358 posts 12-11-2021 at 02:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Chris, You definitely want to use the superior DAC in your Moon amp for digital processing, and not the one in your TV. If you have a TOSLINK - digital Out connection on your TV (highly likely), This will give you a great Stereo digital feed into your DAC. The TOSLINK protocol supports audio resolutions up to 24/96. This turned out to be the best connection for me - from my Sony HDR TV into an extra Bel Canto DAC that I had around. Incredible high resolution audio. good luck.
sandstone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 358 posts 12-15-2021 at 02:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great, Chris.... Glad it worked out, enjoy!
sandstone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 358 posts 12-16-2021 at 04:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "but 4K streams at a higher rate, correct? Any way to take advantage?" Not correct. 4K is a video standard. 24/96 audio will get you there for stereo unless you want to process Dolby Atmos or similar protocol, usually via HDMI and a different digital receiver than your Moon.

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