Should I bitstream when outputing audio over hdmi to receiver?

[thane108]

I'm using JRiver as a media server, outputing audio to my Yamaha receiver over hdmi. I have an option within JRiver to bitstream, and I can select various formats including Dobly true HD and dts-hd. I've read the forum in JRiver but I'm still a little confused.

Is there any advantage to select bitstreaming when transporting over HDMI?

 

[thane108]

I got the answer - there are no advantages in quality and a few disadvantages in that some desirable JRiver features are disabled if you bit stream.