DVD player question: channel averaging in stereo SACD mode

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My Toshiba SD-9200 has a separate DAC for each of the 5.1 channels. When processing multichannel audio (DVD-Video or DVD-Audio), it uses a single DAC per channel. However, it appears to average the channels for stereo mode: 3 for the left and 3 for the right. I've modded my 9200 (details on the digital asylum) and it's the best redbook I've ever heard -- although I've never listened to any players or DACs over $1500. (The 9200 cost me $400, plus $200 in audiophile caps, diodes, etc.)
Anyway, I was thinking of purchasing and modding either a Sony 999es or a Pioneer 59avi, so I could do SACD. I'm only interested in 2-channel. Does anyone know if these players average the multichannel DAC signals when playing in stereo SACD and redbook modes?
Many thanks.
Curt

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Topic - DVD player question: channel averaging in stereo SACD mode - csig 13:13:42 05/05/06 (2)

Re: DVD player question: channel averaging in stereo SACD mode - wildaggiecat0207 22:28:43 05/05/06 (1)

Re: DVD player question: channel averaging in stereo SACD mode - csig 23:23:24 05/05/06 (0)

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