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Re: Is HDMI interface better than the old S/PDIF for digital audio ?

The problem as I see it is there is nothing technically preventing the powers that be within the standards forming groups for HDMI from developing some breakout interface for audio which can be electrically isolated. For example ecrypted data can be passed over ethernet and that can be electrically isolated. I'm not trying to say ethernet is the best choice just using an example of an industry standard data transfer method that already exists that could handle the job just fine.

I predict the HDMI idiots can try making all the weekly standards updates they want but until they come up with some assurance that equipment based on these standards won't be immediately obsolete, good luck selling these "visions" they are having.

I think I am starting to come around to Charles' way of thinking. It is ridiculous to pass the video information to the reciever. Companies that invite the marketters to design meetings should not exist. What a mess.


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