[mythtv-users] HDMI out

[Mark Knecht]

On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 4:54 PM, Justin Johnson
<justin.johnson3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>  I'm looking for a way to output video and audio over HDMI. I've seen
>  some video cards that have internal S/PDIF headers to connect your sound
>  card to. However they all seem to be out of stock. I also saw a
>  converter box for $270, a little more than I'd like to pay. Most of the
>  cards I've seen have fans and are ATI. I'd really prefer nVidia and
>  definitely want passive cooling, there's just no reason to add noise to
>  my HTPC. Any suggestions on cards to look for?
>
>  --
>  --Justin Johnson
>

I saw I small article on the subject of audio over HDMI just this
morning. It requires HDMI Rev. 1.3 compatibility but if you're buying
new maybe you can swing it.

spdif - optical or coaxial  - will work fine as long as your receiver
will sync to the spdif you're sending. Most receivers do. (Mine does
and it's cheap.) I use optical spdif..

Here's the article link:

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/podcast/2008/04/hdtv_and_home_theater_podcast_270_-_movie_downloads_and_hdmi_vs_component.php