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The original was posted on /r/hometheater by /u/Lunatic_Shovel on 2024-01-23 03:33:21+00:00.
Hello!
I really enjoy multichannel music. However, it seems like my Pioneer LX-305 doesn't support multichannel FLAC files, doesn't support Tidal's SA implementation, doesn't support Apple's, and doesn't support Amazon's.
Doing some research, the SA/Atmos streaming services seem extremely Balkanized, with Apple only supporting it on an ATV4K, Amazon on a Fire Stick 4K/Max, and Tidal on a Nvidia Shield. I own none of these devices and do all of my videos streaming from my Sony X90K.
I have my LX-305 connected to a Windows PC, and VLC running on that (VLC for my TV only outputs stereo) seems about my only option.
Do I understand the situation correctly? Do I have this amazing 5.1.2 and no way to get multichannel audio aside from the few DVD-As and BRs I own?
I really appreciate any advice on this because honestly kind of let down with this situation