Multichannel SACD over HDMI


I am somewhat confused about which universal players will output multichannel SACD over HDMI. Is it just universal blu ray players, such as the Oppos, that will do it? My Onkyo TX-SR 3008 is the processor.
kira
Not entirely so. HDMI 1.2 and above have the capability for outputting DSD over HDMI but not every player will. Also, depending on the player, some prior to 1.2 will output PCM from SACD.

Kal
The standard for HDMI 1.2 is that is that it will allow SACD multichannel to be sent digitally to a processor or receiver.
All universal players should follow these guidlines to be rated for HDMI 1.2. Of course I don't know if it means output in DSD is mandatory.
http://hometheater.about.com/od/hometheatervideobasics/qt/hdmifacts.htm
Yes, the v1.2 spec includes DSD but inclusion of the feature is not mandatory, either on the sender (player) or the receiver.

Kal