Optical out of the G5

On the G5 the optical digital output says that it will only go up to 48k. So, does that mean if I am mixing a project recorded above that (ie: 88.2k) I will not be listening to the real deal? (frequencies and etc.) In other words should I use my fireface 800's AD or DA to hear the extra resolution? Thanks!

read the kbps thread.
you will get bizarre results if you try to output 88.1k through 48k. everything will sound reeeaaaallllyyy ssslllooowwww.

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