Emby for Windows and HDMI Audio

[pgriffith 88]

Hi Guys, need some advice on audio.

 

Currently have Emby running on Windows 11 outputting 5.1 analogue audio to an old amplifier, so fronts, rears, centre & sub (RCA plugs) and direct connection to TV via HDMI.

Works flawlessly, any 5.1 content be it DTS, EAC/AC3 and AAC 5.1 plays as it should.

Owners of this setup are looking to upgrade to a new Yamaha RX-V4A, with HDMI input/output etc. It CANNOT do analogue 5.1 inputs.

My questions is, what happens to audio that isn't Dolby Digital or DTS? Specifically, AAC 5.1 which is what a vast majority of their movies and TV shows have. Does it get passed through HDMI as 5.1?

Appreciate any info you have.