It works by a looping system (as I found out on some threads online). So the hdmi output from the video card will go into the hdmi input on the sound card. The audio will be added to the stream in the sound card, then BOTH audio and video will pass from the output of the sound card to your TV or AV receiver.
Now, all I want is to know if the card will decode any hdmi stream into analog 7.1 audio. For instance, I now have a ps3 and a $1,000 Marantz Pre/Pro + Amp setup that lacks HDMI input. Will the Xonar be able to take the ps3 truehd or DTS-MA and decode it for me? It would be awesome if it could (not to mention save me $1000 on a receiver or $600 on a BD player).
“While it's not exactly punching it out with the heavyweights in multi-room audio, the Mint Studio does certainly hold its own with many similarly-priced iPod docks out there.”
Now that we've thrown 'em off the trail, use the form below to get in touch with the people at Engadget. Please fill in all of the required fields because they're required.
It works by a looping system (as I found out on some threads online). So the hdmi output from the video card will go into the hdmi input on the sound card. The audio will be added to the stream in the sound card, then BOTH audio and video will pass from the output of the sound card to your TV or AV receiver.
Now, all I want is to know if the card will decode any hdmi stream into analog 7.1 audio. For instance, I now have a ps3 and a $1,000 Marantz Pre/Pro + Amp setup that lacks HDMI input. Will the Xonar be able to take the ps3 truehd or DTS-MA and decode it for me? It would be awesome if it could (not to mention save me $1000 on a receiver or $600 on a BD player).