Multichannel FLAC (5.1, 4.0) maximum number of kHz compatible

Eduardo Barbaro

Dear all,

I'd like to know if the new NODE (N330) will play 5.1 FLAC 192kHz files. I know there's (virtually) no difference between 96kHz or 192kHz (or at least let's not have that chat here...) but, unfortunately, I noticed all my multichannel FLAC library is in 192kHz (and 24Bit). Currently, when I try to play anything (MULTICHANNEL) above 96kHz the BluOS app doesn't even start playing. Everything up to 96kHZ plays well. Also curious to understand why the conversion from DSD to FLAC performed by the bluOS results in files around 88kHz or so... Is that the limit?

I appreciate that for FLAC 2.0 you can play 24Bit-192kHz beautifully.

Thank you very much,

Ed

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    Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    Hi Eduardo

    BluOS does not support multichannel audio at this time. All BluOS playback is traditional 2.1 channel audio. This includes our good friends at NAD Electronics' impressive AV Amplifiers and Receivers. Your feedback has been passed along for future consideration...

  • Eduardo Barbaro

    Hi Tony,

    Thanks for coming back, but now I am a little confused...

    You are telling me there's no way to get the new NODE (N330) to play my multichannel FLAC library?

    I have two flex 2i as Rear speakers, a sub+ and two B&W front speakers. Just waiting for the N330 to arrive.

    I am confused because if I play some multichannel files only using the two flex 2i (I know it is just for fun - as I don't have the N330 yet - hence no 4.1 yet), I can clearly hear that the "stereo 2is" play only "some part of the vocals and instruments". I assumed that when the N330 arrives and I can connect my 2 front speakers, the system would play my songs in "4.1". Am I wrong? Thanks!

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  • Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    The songs will play, but you are only hearing 2.1

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  • Eduardo Barbaro
    • Edited

    Hi Tony,

    No way to play the 5.1 FLACS then? I have it all in an SSD, I can either NAS or use the USB.

    And what about this (surround sound group)?

    https://support1.bluesound.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015422208-Create-a-Surround-Sound-Group-Using-Fixed-Groups

    Thanks,

    Ed

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  • eric

    Some of us with 3.0 or 5.1 files (DSD from SACD) are REALLY MISSING option to play our music.

    With coax cable the node could be compatible with 5.1 DSD ... Christmas is coming soon... you can do it!

    But I will buy a new device if I can stream AMAZON ATMOS Music,as you might have to go hdmi output to support this. This is a niche opportunity, I do not think any device would stream AMAZON ATMOS music today, you have the opportunity to be the first one!

     

    Eric

     

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  • Eduardo Barbaro

    Do we have an update on this? It was 3 years ago and I see more and more posts from folks wishing for this compatibility.

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  • Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    Hi Eduardo

    Still no plans at this time, mostly due to the lack of SDK for this in TIDAL and Apple Immersive Audio streaming APIs. Thanks for understanding.

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