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TV audio into DAC via eARC or better

My HiFi system is also in my main living room which has my largest TV for movies.  Currently running optical audio out of my Sony TV into my Schiit Yggy.  It's ok but something is missing for sure.  Xfinity 4K box is HDMI only.  Apple TV is HDMI only.  I would think the highest possibly resolution would involve eARC.  

I noticed the Lumin P1 has an eARC HDMI port.  Looks like it can also switch video sources but my preference is to keep video quality going straight to the TV.  

I know my compressed version of Batman on Netflix from my Xfinity box isn't going to be great but I need something better!

Thoughts?  Thank you!

chauncey
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audiotroy
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earc is problematic run an optical and you will always get good sound

fastfreight
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I have a great success, running optical out of my Samsung TV into my Tambaqui DAC.  Even though it is two channel, it sounds great, with well focused center dialogue.  No helicopters or gun shots behind us, but that is ok.

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dbphd
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I use eARC.  It's the best audio you'll get from your TV.  It's audio only and should have no effect on video.  Both ends of the connection need to be eARC.

fastfreight
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Maybe eARC is better now.  I have had issues with ARC over HDMI in several applications.  That is why I  use the optical output from the TV.  

chauncey OP
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I think when ARC first came out it was tough to get everyone to play nice together.  eARC seems to be more widely adopted.  Also the volume control built into eARC for use with SONOS Arc or SONOS Amp has forced the TV guys to get it together!  I think the quality of audio in eARC is much better than optical but the DAC guys just don't support eARC.  Maybe it's best to just use optical for todays high-end DACs.  

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