Mac Mini 3,1 audio over displayport

[mknabster]

Hi guys, I'm noticing that some of the newer TVs out there don't have VGA ports on them anymore, so i'm looking to get an adapter cable for the mini-displayport to HDMI. So I was wondering if my mini supports audio over mini-displayport. Thanks

 

[MagicBoy]

It does not unfortunately.

I run an optical digital out from mine into the TV.

 

[g33k]

You could hook up the Mac Mini to the TV's 3.5 mm Audio Out via the Mac Mini's 3.5 mm audio out. Get a Male to Male cable.

 

[MagicBoy]

Keep in mind that the line out will only get you stereo audio. I use mine as an HTPC, so optical digital does 5.1 if you've got the audio system to match.

 

[g33k]

Keep in mind that the line out will only get you stereo audio. I use mine as an HTPC, so optical digital does 5.1 if you've got the audio system to match.

Ehh. Stereo is sufficient for most users.

 

[MagicBoy]

To quote that fantastic move Under Siege 2 : "Assumption is the mother of all **** ups.".

Mini-DP supplies digital audio, therefore an optical cable is the equivalent interconnect.