netflix surround sound

[racemize]

Hi all, I've got an older mac mini (maybe 3 gen back, came with the upgraded graphics and still had the DVD) and use it as my htpc. We don't currently have a surround sound system and I was considering getting one--however, I'm not sure it would work with netflix or the mac mini I have. Does anyone have insight on this? As the bulk of our watching is netflix, I don't really want to bother with it otherwise.

Thanks!

 

[philipma1957]

Okay you have a white c2d model ? if you do it has an optical out the


{head phone jack} plug this into it

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10423&cs_id=1042301&p_id=2671&seq=1&format=2

then this

http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=toslink+cable&x=0&y=0


the correct length for your setup.


then get a ht that uses optical. this one does


http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Pioneer+Receivers/VSX-522-K

 

[Supra Mac]

I'm looking into this too. From what I'm reading I don't think you can get surround sound through PC for Netflix, only PS3 for now. Hopefully someone can chime in on this because I would like to run surround sound on Netflix.

No luck with Safari/Silverlight.

I have surround sound through VLC/iTunes so I know my connection works, Mini HDMI>>>Sony XBR Optical>>>Sony Receiver

 

[JAT]

I believe that is still true. PS3 only, that is a Netflix thing, not much Apple can do about it. Just have to use Pro Logic.