Directplay 4K HEVC + Transcode HD to AC3 = doable?

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Server Version#: latest
Player Version#: Chromecast Ultra

Hi guys,

I’ve been out-of-the-loop for a couple of years, so please have some patience with me here.

Current setup:
PC 2600X Ryzen + RTX2060 Nvidia + PMS (and library)

-> wired to ->

Router/ WiFi 5gHz (able to sustain speeds 40MB/s between laptops at the moment, for reference)

-> WiFi to ->

Chromecast Ultra (which is plugged in to a 4K TV, which in turn is optical (audio) wired to a basic 3.1 soundbar)

As you can see from my setup - audio is not a priority. I do, however, would like to receive a 4K video image.

Let’s assume I have a library of files encoded HEVC 4K 10bit + DTS-HD (in MKV containers).

  1. I understand the general rule of thumb is “not transcode 4K”, but, is Plex (somehow) able to keep the video and transcode only the audio? In a less resources-heavy manner, I mean.

  2. Audio aside, would the video file be able to be directly played?

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