Thanks for all the replies.

The function/play option does not work on this DVDA for changing between audio formates.

Their is a PCM 48/24 version that shows as LPCM (what does that stand for) but this isnt exactly hires conpared to a 2ch 192K/24 Eagles DVDA.

AS to 'down'mixing the 5.1 MLP mix does my 568.2 do this and if so does the 598 need to be set to no multichannel out?

I think that if DVDA realy wants to beat DSD in SACD's then they all need to be playable without a TV, i.e audio setup via the player, and most importantly have a 2ch HIRES mix on all disks.

Skooby