[ultramic]

Hi,


This my first post on this forum and wanted to ask a couple of questions from a novice.


What is the best way to connect the following setup:


- HTPC: Motherboard can pass HD Video and HD Audio through HMDI.


- Receiver: With HDMI switching


- HD Plasma TV.



Is the best way: HTPC>>>(HDMI)>>>RECEIVER>>>(HDMI)>>>PLASMA ? Am I able to pass the HD Video from my HTPC via the Receiver to my Plasma ? Or must this is a direct link ?



Second question, is the HD Audio decoded at the HTPC, at the Receiver or can it be either assuming the above connection ? The reason why I ask is because I can save a few bucks by not having to buy a HD Audio receiver if the HTPC can already decode the audio and simply send it to the receiver for amplification.


Many thansk in advance.

 

[CountryBumkin]



Quote:
Originally Posted by ultramic /forum/post/14178045


Hi,




Is the best way: HTPC>>>(HDMI)>>>RECEIVER>>>(HDMI)>>>PLASMA ?

Many thansk in advance.

That is the best way if you want 5.1 (or 7.1) from your sound system while watching movies.