Originally Posted by George Mills
I think there are a few exceptions if the DVD-A is not copy protected. But I think most quality stuff is protected and will be encrypted or down-res'd.
FWIW, almost all DVD-A Two Channel Tracks are PCM High Res (24/96 or sometimes 24/48) and therefore are not Encrypted

Most of the Multi-Channel mixes are MLP Encoded and Encrypted

All versions of the 861 until 4.25 allowed the use of the Meridian Legacy Program. This Legacy program allowed you to set the MHR to be On or "As Required". Setting it to as required allowed the 861 to output 2-ch PCM High Res (and sometimes multi-channel) without Encrypting it (i.e. MHR)

Since the advent of the 4.25 Firmware, the 861 was required to use the MConfig program. This Program does not have the same "As Required" option as the Legacy program and MHR is always on with High Res material, even if it's not Encrypted on the DVD-V or DVD-A disc.

Always felt this choice was driven by Meridian feeling that turning MHR to Always On offered jitter related benefits

Last edited by Ronnie Hurley; 2010-02-10 14:54.
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