sacd from my DVD to the preamp

[boe]

Do any preamps let you decode sacd in more than stereo through the optical connector? I was at one dealer and he said that they needed to be connected for each channel using the RCA connectors.

Thanks

[Raphie]

That's correct, currently the Pioneer Ilnk interface is the only interface that can transfer SACD digitally.

[junior77blue]

And just announced the new denon link as well...

[Raphie]

bassically same technology (both firewire) DENON had to wait before they could get it licensed

[boe]

Thanks - I'm playing catch up on multichannel audio.

It looks like HDMI is analog and firewire is for digital - since the rca connectors that are currently being used are analog, is there a reason HDMI isn't an option?

The pioneer Ilnk - is that specific to their equipment or have they licensed it?

Are their any products in the Denon line that have the new support?

I don't know anything about DVD-A - would that just use the same optical connection as the one for DVD movies?

Lastly - what about a converter - are there any preamps that can currently convert the sacd digital out from the player?

Thank you