How to Play Video file with E-AC3 audio to Amplifier with AC3 from HTPC?

dek · Mar 5, 2023

I need help to solve a problem I have had for quite some time!

The first is with the PotPlayer:
I have HTPC that I play movies that I download from the internet.
The file format I am using is *.MKV. My amplifier is capable of playing DTS & AC3 formats.
I have Windows 10 on the HTPC and use the PotPlayer to play movies.
I connect my PC with SPDIF from the soundcard that is onboard the motherboard. I hear a Stereo sound. What should I do to be able to hear the 5.1 audio without converting the video file?
I am attaching the settings I have for the PotPlayer

The second question I have is whether there is any possibility to hear 5.1 audio from Netflix and Amazon Prime I am also watching from my PC.
I use the TV as a monitor only I do not have any antenna connected to it

I would appreciate any assistance you could give me!
Thank you in advance for your time.

Ferather · Mar 5, 2023

Use directsound if you need legacy mode, DD+ transcoded to Dolby Digital Live!, and DTS core only.

claes · Mar 7, 2023

dek said:
The second question I have is whether there is any possibility to hear 5.1 audio from Netflix

Yes, but you have to use the windows app

and Amazon Prime I am also watching from my PC.

Nope

dek · Mar 7, 2023

claes said:
Yes, but you have to use the windows app

Nope

Thank's for your reply!
Windows app you mean Edge or Internet Explorer?

thewan · Mar 7, 2023

Ferather said:
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Just adding on for WASAPI, you need to enable bitexact for a proper passthrough.

dek · Mar 7, 2023

Thewan
Thank's for your reply!
Can you be please more specific about what you mean by "adding WASAPI" and where and how?

claes · Mar 7, 2023

dek said:
Thank's for your reply!
Windows app you mean Edge or Internet Explorer?

I mean the app from the App Store

If you have a surround receiver if just use hdmi rather than hacking the drivers, but that’s just me

Ferather · Mar 7, 2023

@thewan, noted, I had that issue with my extractor, but I modified the EDID, and did not seem to need the other options after.

dek · Jun 11, 2023

Ferather said:
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Use directsound if you need legacy mode, DD+ transcoded to Dolby Digital Live!, and DTS core only.

Hi,
Sorry for my delayed reply.
I did what you proposed but same results. DD+ play's Stereo and not 5.1!
Any other advice?

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