Enablingwolf
11-14-09, 03:02 PM
I wanted some input on this. Just to see what options I have and what folks think. First I am going to give the basics what I am working with, then what I want to do. Then maybe somehow I can finger something out that works good for the bedroom HTPC. I am using spare parts I had lying around. So I am not going to do a full rebuild. Just looking to fill in the blanks. Hopefully cheap and simple.
Hardware:
HT -- Sony DAV-HDX576WF
PC -- BioStar VIA KM800 / 6600GT(AGP)
TWC -- DVR HD Cable box
Ok them be the basic parts I am trying to get going. As the HT is involved. I am wondering about the sound, That stupid Sony HTIAB and the cable box only has room for ONE TOSLINK EACH. So this mean I have to find a solution for something to pass-through for the PC.. I have PC surround setups. But that does nothing for the cable box.
I tried to solder up a digital coax and connect it to the MB header, without success. So I am willing to buy a part to complete this. Internal, external or a breakout box. Really does not matter. Long as I can bring something from the cable box to the PC , then pass it to the HTIAB.
I do not need high end for this. The living room setup has that and then some. Plus I am not looking to record, just make the sound work for a WiFi connected machine to th server. Being able to watch cable TV also.
I am very willing to answer questions and dialog on suggestions. i prefer to use TOSLINK if possible. Digital Coax maybe an option...
Hardware:
HT -- Sony DAV-HDX576WF
PC -- BioStar VIA KM800 / 6600GT(AGP)
TWC -- DVR HD Cable box
Ok them be the basic parts I am trying to get going. As the HT is involved. I am wondering about the sound, That stupid Sony HTIAB and the cable box only has room for ONE TOSLINK EACH. So this mean I have to find a solution for something to pass-through for the PC.. I have PC surround setups. But that does nothing for the cable box.
I tried to solder up a digital coax and connect it to the MB header, without success. So I am willing to buy a part to complete this. Internal, external or a breakout box. Really does not matter. Long as I can bring something from the cable box to the PC , then pass it to the HTIAB.
I do not need high end for this. The living room setup has that and then some. Plus I am not looking to record, just make the sound work for a WiFi connected machine to th server. Being able to watch cable TV also.
I am very willing to answer questions and dialog on suggestions. i prefer to use TOSLINK if possible. Digital Coax maybe an option...