2012-05-03, 06:00
This thread is so helpful. Many thanks!
The suggested Mobo is not available on Amazon for "2-5 weeks." How well would the MB-A75-HVS work, in your opinion?
The difference seems to be fewer audio ports and an extra SATA slot on the HVS according to this comparison. I am not sure which audio ports are missing
I plan to be connecting the HTPC to my Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver through HDMI only, so it needs to pass both 1080p video & bitstream audio. Under the "Features" list the HVS seems to be missing "1 x HDMI_SPDIF header." Does this mean I will not get sound through HDMI on this Mobo?
Appreciate any feedback.
EDIT: I found the answer here. As suspected the HVS does not support "Premium Blu ray audio." I found the suggested mb on Newegg so will order there.
The suggested Mobo is not available on Amazon for "2-5 weeks." How well would the MB-A75-HVS work, in your opinion?
The difference seems to be fewer audio ports and an extra SATA slot on the HVS according to this comparison. I am not sure which audio ports are missing
I plan to be connecting the HTPC to my Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver through HDMI only, so it needs to pass both 1080p video & bitstream audio. Under the "Features" list the HVS seems to be missing "1 x HDMI_SPDIF header." Does this mean I will not get sound through HDMI on this Mobo?
Appreciate any feedback.
EDIT: I found the answer here. As suspected the HVS does not support "Premium Blu ray audio." I found the suggested mb on Newegg so will order there.