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Can Denon play FLAC?

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John Thompson

Published Apr 23, 2026

Can Denon play FLAC?

Which audio formats does HEOS support? We have two generations of HEOS devices, HEOS HS1 and HEOS HS2. HS2 is an updated version and unlike the first generation, it supports high resolution file playback via music servers and USB devices. This means that you can play DSD, WAV, FLAC, ALAC up to 192kHz and 24bits.

Does HEOS play lossless?

Audioholic General. Denon HEOS supports FLAC up to 24/192kHz formats via USB drive or thru HEOS.

Does FLAC support surround?

p.s. FLAC-the-format can support 5.1 and 7.1, it’s just that the command-line encoder currently does not parse WAVEFORMATEX wavefiles. if you feed them in as raw files it will work.

Is HEOS hi res?

HEOS HI-RES HEOS Speakers, HEOS Link and HEOS Amp now feature compatibility with high-resolution audio files for the ultimate listening experience over network or USB all in the convenience of your home.

Where are the discrete channels stored in FLAC?

Each discrete channel in FLAC has to be stored as a separate file. Those files must then be put in a container, like Matroska. That is probably the best container. In other words he needs to make an MKV file of the discrete channels of his download. FLAC is not the easiest for multichannel work.

What kind of TV can play FLAC files?

Save yourself a lot of trouble and play your multichannel flac files through a Dune HD into your HDMI receiver and you’ll fine. Search on Amazon for the Dune HD TV-303D (this is the most recent version — I have one of these so I know it works).

Why does my Onkyo 838 not recognize FLAC files?

Yet I can’t get my Onkyo 838 to recognize the folder. It’s located in the same music folder I stream my other FLAC Files from, which still play fine. Is it the 5.1 format that’s throwing things off, what do I need to do to correct this issue? Appreciate any guidance. Is it the 5.1 format that’s throwing things off? Click to expand…

Can you play a 5.1 FLAC file on a SBC?

Only then would their receivers recognize the 5.1 file. Click to expand… But what about streaming 5.1 FLAC files from a NAS to a SBC like a Raspberry Pi or an ODroid C2 that’s connected to a DAC via USB, and the DAC is connected to the receiver via optical? You must log in or register to reply here.