The most entertaining part of the HD Audio Rush manual is the wiring diagram. It attempts to explain how to connect optical (Toslink), coaxial, and AUX inputs simultaneously.
Let's talk about the decoder itself. The manual boasts "True 5.1 Channel Separation." But buried in the fine print (page 9, paragraph 4) is the disclaimer: "Effect depends on source material." hd audio rush 5.1 decoder manual
The HD Audio Rush acts as the bridge. It takes a digital signal (Optical or Coaxial) or a high-definition USB input, "decodes" the Dolby Digital or DTS data, and splits it into 6 separate analog channels (Left, Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, and Subwoofer). The most entertaining part of the HD Audio
The last page is always the best. It is a grayscale photograph of a AA battery next to a symbol of a trash can with an X over it. The text reads: "Do not put the decoder inside the fire. Do not put the decoder inside the water. Do not look directly into the laser beam of the optical input." The manual boasts "True 5