Jasoon 9 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 When I go into the video settings for MBT I have the option of audio bitstreaming via None, HDMI or SPDIF. I currently have it set to HDMI is there anything to be gained from using SPDIF? My av amp can handle both but I've heard that the pc needs to do more work to separate the audio for the SPDIF then the amp needs to process it, but surely the pc would need to do something with the audio to bitstream it via HDMI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koleckai Silvestri 1150 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) HDMI and S/PDIF are two different types of connections. If your HTPC is connected to your receiver via HDMI, that is what you choose. If it is connected via S/PDIF, then you should choose that. If you don't have a receiver and just outputting to speakers plugged into the HTPC or the television speakers, then you should choose None. HDMI is probably the best choice these days. Edited March 7, 2014 by Wayne Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasoon 9 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 I have the option of HDMI or S/PDIF on my amp, just wondered if one was better than the other... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 19 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 If you want to bitstream HD Audio, then you have no choice but HDMI. Stick with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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