> Are there any gotchas that I need to be aware of > when I try to put together a frontend to employ > digital audio (5.1, 7.1). I know most tv content is > only 5.1, but having never tried to use anything more > than stereo from a computer I'm not sure what I don't > know. > > My receiver has coax and optical inputs. I'm looking at > a new Asus MB and most contain Realtek ALC850 8 channel > audio systems. If needed, I could also consider a > audio card that may have better driver support. What > cards/chips are other having good success with? > > Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
I installed a S/PDIF output onto my motherboard which works a treat. The only catch was that I can't use the Myth volume controls now - pressing vol +/- on the remote has no effect. I have to use the receiver's remote to change volume now. But that's a very minor catch. Regards, Phill _______________________________________________ mythtv-users mailing list [email protected] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
