Thanks for the reminder. I remember now that Windows MC can be a pain to switch between audio devices. Based on all the input here the options are clearcut since I want the sound levels controlled by the windows MC and the MC remote. It is between using the TV digital audio out and just going off the back panel of the MC. I will run a test today connecting the digital audio out to my old receiver and see how it functions. I hope to set a fixed amplification level and MC will control volume other than that.
