Tweaktown looks at TrueHD on the PC, something that AACS’ DRM has made sure we can’t do currently.  See, if you aren’t using HDMI 1.3, you aren’t allowed to hear TrueHD, and you can’t currently get HDMI 1.3 compliance on a PC.  There is hope though, Auzentech was showing off the X-Tension at CES this year; it’s simply a HDMI 1.3 audio signal processing daughter board to stick onto your X-Meridian or X-Fi Prelude.  Check out the whole story.

“I was super excited after reading up on the latest high-definition audio standards from DTS and Dolby, namely DTS-HD Master Audio (MA) and Dolby TrueHD. I wanted it all right away – give me, give me, give me!

From what I read at the beginning, it seemed as if I could use any half decent 7.1 sound card with eight channel analog outputs to receive and start experiencing new tracks in new and true HD audio style. Was it possible that a $15 magical set of Creative Home Theater cables could actually provide the solution? Well, in short, no – at least, not exactly.”

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