Pass-through of multi-channel (5.1) audio

[Mickb]

Similar to the DSD request, would be fantastic is the unit could pass the signal for external DAC processing, for flac,etc where the source file contains 6 channels.

SACD / DVD-A rips for example.....

 

[WiimFan]

Does "passthrough" need a chipset with enough bandwidth?

 

[Mickb]

Probably need HMDI, think opt & coax digital may be too constrained.

Probably something to consider for a Pro V2 model....

 

[WiimFan]

Yes, I will totally support Wiim by buying Pro v2 if they add multi-channel and/or exotic features like DSD and Dirac Live.

 

[Mickb]

I think it's a growing market - many artists are exploring surround sound music, you only have to look at some of the stuff appearing on blu-ray audio, & now looking at Atmos enhanced music.

The site below is great for seeing what's out there, & although the likes of SACD or DVD-A were a very niche market, we are now moving towards a much wider spectrum of multi-channel audio.
The down-side is so few streamers actually support this, & virtually none do gapless (essential for live music for instance), so if WIIM were to look at this, they may find that a whole new market segment opens up....

hint, hint