Talk:Audio quickstart guide

Notes for jjd-uk

 * Enabled Dolby Digital transcoding doesnt exist in Linux in any view, is this a windows only deal?
 * you are missing e-ac3 settings
 * Is there a reason why you choose not to use the


 * Why is there no distinction of these settings over Different OS like older table below??

wip table
Depending on how your equipment is connected together you'll need to adjust the audio setting.

 ★  Where AVR has HDMI inputs but can't decode HD audio

 ★★  WASAPI offers best quality if connected to an AVR or DAC but may not always work, and Directsound offers better compatibility and should work in just about all equipment configurations. The only time WASAPI must be used is when trying to passthrough HD audio.

Advanced settings
It is possible to modify certain settings of the AudioEngine via advancedsettings.xml. These settings are explained here: Advancedsettings.xml/audio