Hi,
I've just ordered a new TV and I'm also thinking of replacing my old HTPC with a smaller and quieter Intel NUC -- but I have a serious problem.
My current setup carries HDMI video-only to my old TV, and analog 5.1 output from my on-board soundcard to my Creative GigaWorks G500 speakers. These speakers only have analog inputs.
It seems that the NUC has only HDMI out, so I'm not really sure what the best (and cheapest) solution might be.
This is my new TV: http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/content/cnt-specs/KDL-46W905A/list
I have two possible solutions in mind:
1. Buying an external USB soundcard that can do 5.1 analog out. If anyone thinks this is a good option, then maybe he/she can recommend a decent soundcard that does the job.
2. The TV specs say that it has an "Optical digital output", so maybe there is an adapter of some sorts that could convert this to 5.1 analog audio?
I would appreciate any help!
Hi,
I've just ordered a new TV and I'm also thinking of replacing my old HTPC with a smaller and quieter Intel NUC -- but I have a serious problem.
My current setup carries HDMI video-only to my old TV, and analog 5.1 output from my on-board soundcard to my Creative GigaWorks G500 speakers. These speakers only have analog inputs.
It seems that the NUC has only HDMI out, so I'm not really sure what the best (and cheapest) solution might be.
This is my new TV: http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/content/cnt-specs/KDL-46W905A/list
I have two possible solutions in mind:
1. Buying an external USB soundcard that can do 5.1 analog out. If anyone thinks this is a good option, then maybe he/she can recommend a decent soundcard that does the job.
2. The TV specs say that it has an "Optical digital output", so maybe there is an adapter of some sorts that could convert this to 5.1 analog audio?
I would appreciate any help!