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Q: can a mac desktop be connected to a 5.1 or a 7.2 channel amplifier successfully ? if yes , how ?

can a mac desktop be connected to a 5.1 or a 7.2 channel amplifier successfully ? if yes , how ?

Posted on Mar 25, 2012 12:21 AM

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Q: can a mac desktop be connected to a 5.1 or a 7.2 channel amplifier successfully ? if yes , how ?

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by X423424X,

X423424X Mar 25, 2012 12:40 AM in response to SikanderP
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Mar 25, 2012 12:40 AM in response to SikanderP

It can output 5.1 using the optical output (reference).
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SikanderP Mar 25, 2012 12:40 AM in response to X423424X
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Mar 25, 2012 12:40 AM in response to X423424X

Hi,hope so , as i contacted a couple of authorized apple reseller , however they were unsure about this . They said it supports only 2.1 channel audio through the 3.5 audio jack. .

Only some said it might work succesfully though the mini display to HDMI cable .
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X423424X Mar 25, 2012 12:46 AM in response to SikanderP
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Mar 25, 2012 12:46 AM in response to SikanderP

Don't know if the 5x70 video cards supports 5.1 audio via an HDMI adapter connected to the mini-displayports.

...on the other hand I just found this...

Kanex iAdapt 51 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter with 5.1 Channel Digital Audio
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SikanderP Mar 25, 2012 12:56 AM in response to X423424X
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Mar 25, 2012 12:56 AM in response to X423424X

hi , thanks .it looks good . well, i'll ask someone from apple , if they can assure this , before I make a purchase.this should work even in 7.2 channel as well .
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X423424X Mar 25, 2012 1:04 AM in response to SikanderP
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Mar 25, 2012 1:04 AM in response to SikanderP

Both the apple doc I referenced and the Kanex adapter at OWC only mention 5.1. But I wonder if you combine 5.1 optical with the 2-channel analog audio is that good enough for 7.1? If so, there you go!

Check out some of the hits when googling "7.1 sound from mac pro".
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by SikanderP,

SikanderP Mar 25, 2012 1:05 AM in response to X423424X
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Mar 25, 2012 1:05 AM in response to X423424X

the reference you mentioned shows optical connectivity , do not think so , the optical connectivity jack is available on the imac desktop . i think it is present only on the mac pro(cpu like box).
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X423424X Mar 25, 2012 1:08 AM in response to SikanderP
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Mar 25, 2012 1:08 AM in response to SikanderP

Oops, sorry, forgot where I was. I have a mac pro. For the imac I guess you would be out of luck for 7.1 but the Kanex adapter is still good for the 5.1 on an imac.
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by SikanderP,

SikanderP Mar 25, 2012 1:16 AM in response to X423424X
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Mar 25, 2012 1:16 AM in response to X423424X

i think so too the kanex adaptor is a good option , well I have not bought the system yet , i am planning to . but lets see now , since it does not have the connectivity to the amp , if I go for it . but thanks anyways for the answers.if i get a solution to this , will let you know .
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X423424X Mar 25, 2012 1:26 AM in response to SikanderP
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Mar 25, 2012 1:26 AM in response to SikanderP

Ok.
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