Looking for a 5.1 MP3 encoder

[Chaotic42]

Is there an MP3 encoder that will handle DVD-Audio correctly? I don't even know if the MP3 spec supports 5.1, but I have to assume that something does. If it doesn't, what is a good format to rip this to and where can I get the encoder?

This is my first DVD-Audio disc, so forgive me if the questions are stupid.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

I didn't even know mp3 supported over two channels. 😱 Just did a Google search and it turns out there is/are mp3 5.1 encoders. But I have no experience with them and had never even heard of them because I am used to using LAME everywhere.

I do know AAC supports 5.1 channels. I use AAC for two-channel audio when converting DVDs to mp4 (x264 video, aac audio) files. But I have no idea how one would go about ripping/transcoding DVD-Audio.

Sorry for the lack of help.

 

[tw1164]

What would you be using to playback the files? I've heard ok things about AUD-X, but I don't know if any non-computer devices support it.

 

[WT]

Yea, I was in the same boat when I upgraded to a nice set of 5.1 speakers and found no sound coming from the rears. I used a Winamp plugin called AndrewLabs ATSurround Processor, and altho its not what you need, it at least offers simulated 5.1 audio on the speaker end.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: tw1164
What would you be using to playback the files? I've heard ok things about AUD-X, but I don't know if any non-computer devices support it.

I'd be happy if it ripped it to regular stereo, so long as it's off this God-forsaken DVD-Audio disk and into something more straightforward.

 

[Auric]

Use EAC3toGUI to convert MLP to FLAC while maintaining quality (including multi-channel).