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20-Jan-2020, 05:42 AM
(This post was last modified: 20-Jan-2020, 05:49 AM by Rudy81.)
I obtained an optical cable with the requisite 3.5mm termination and SnakeOil with Jriver works perfectly. I have not messed with many Jriver settings, but I am getting a Direct connection that is at least as good as my Windows 10 Jriver setup.
Yes, I can use the digital SPDIF optical connection and call it good. But, if at all possible I would like to have the HDMI connection also working. If for nothing else, to figure out where the issue is.
While I'm at it, I have a question concerning accessing the JRiver GUI. I have been able, following your instructions, to connect via the VNC viewer. I would, however, like to be able to interact with the JRiver GUI from a monitor directly connected to the computer. For now, all I get is the SnakeOil terminal screen. Is there a command to call up the JRiver GUI?
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AK, thank you. I tried MPD, via HDMI, but no luck. No sound, no connection. Tomorrow I will see if I can disable VGA via the BIOS, although I have never used a VGA video monitor on the machine. I have only used a monitor via HDMI.
Thanks
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AK, thank you again.
I am using an AVR, Integra DHC 9.9 with 4 HDMI inputs. Today, I tried a different, known working, input with a totally different cable and no luck. This is an HDMI input that for sure works. So, I have ruled out cable or AVR input issues. The AVR indicates there is no HDMI signal.
I tried MPD, but no luck in HDMI either. As I said, the good news is that the headphone jack and the SPDIF optical work well. I have had no other issues with your latest firmware. I guess the best thing is to stick with SPDIF optical and quit wasting time trying to get HDMI to work. If you come up with an idea to try, let me know. I appreciate all your help.
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AK. Thank you very much. I noticed that the Alsamixer has various SPDIF options. Are they select-able by the OS automatically, or is that something the operator must choose? I don't see many controls other than muting and in some cases numerical scale changes as options.
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The screen cap above has not changed. It is exactly the same and I have not messed with it.
Today I verified the HDMI input worked correctly by sending a signal from another HDMI source. The AVR immediately detected the signal. I have verified that "HDMI" is the selected input both in the setup and in the digital display of the input. I am familiar with the selection of the input since I regularly switch back and forth between Optical SPDIF and HDMI. The optical input still works perfectly. Analog audio also working fine.
If you happen to find the solution, that would be great. Otherwise, I can use the Optical output. I would guess the sound quality will be as good or maybe even better than HDMI via SPDIF/Optical.
Regards,
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