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Q: Can I use a Thunderbolt to HDMI cord to output audio from my iMac?

I'd like to run audio from my iMac into my stereo receiver in this way, but I'm not sure if it's possible.  I was hoping to find out if this was a viable option before I bought the cord.

 

Bonus question:  is a thunderbolt to HDMI cable going to be a higher quality audio setup, as opposed to running a 3.5mm audio cable from the iMac to the stereo?

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

iMac, iOS 7.1, null

Posted on Mar 17, 2015 3:03 PM

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Q: Can I use a Thunderbolt to HDMI cord to output audio from my iMac?

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    Studio X Studio X Mar 23, 2015 4:21 PM in response to id3nt1tycr1sis
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    Mar 23, 2015 4:21 PM in response to id3nt1tycr1sis

    Is it possible? Probably, as long as the receiver will accept HDMI.

     

    Is this better than an unshielded consumer 3.5mm audio cable that has your cheap mac A/D chip doing the conversion to analog instead of a dedicated audio component making the translation? 

     

    Putting the question this way, what do you think?

     

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