Poor Sound Quality Over HDMI
I purchased a new MacMini with HDMI to use as an audio and video server. This way I do not need an external DAC and have capability for hi-res video and multi-channel audio up to 192KHz. Sounds good?
However, after days of experimentation I have come to the conclusion that the HDMI audio is simply terrible. Lacking high frequency precision, boomy bass and a totally smeared sound field. I have changed connectors/inputs and every configuration of Audio Midi Setup without making any difference.
Connecting the optical out from the Mini to my receiver gives a very acceptable sound, however then I cannot get video output at the same time!
Anybody else tried this and any suggestions?
Santar
However, after days of experimentation I have come to the conclusion that the HDMI audio is simply terrible. Lacking high frequency precision, boomy bass and a totally smeared sound field. I have changed connectors/inputs and every configuration of Audio Midi Setup without making any difference.
Connecting the optical out from the Mini to my receiver gives a very acceptable sound, however then I cannot get video output at the same time!
Anybody else tried this and any suggestions?
Santar
MacMini 2.4GHz (mid 2010), Mac OS X (10.6.4)
