Re: Is component video and HD audio over HDMI possible?

He’s talking about getting an HDMI equipped sound card.  THAT would be obsolete.  A good analog soundcard is not obsolete as long as you have a need for analog output.  If he wants to go the analog route, then a good ANALOG soundcard would be a good choice, but I would surely skip the extra expense in getting an HDMI soundcard.

The only reason I upgraded my receiver is because I ran out of inputs.  I have a lot of equipment because I like to play with new gear and my old receiver could only support 3 spdif inputs and 1 analog input.  That’s not enough surround inputs for me.  The addition of HD audio was also a small factor, but I’ve since realized I can’t hear a difference on actual source material.  That’s why I’m the resident troll when it comes to HD audio upgrades.  I’m so bad that I convert all my HD audio to lossy Dolby Digital at 640K so I can play it on any TV in my house.  I can tell no difference in quality of the audio.