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Originally Posted by Vulcan
also most computers have a digital audio out such as a toslink or coaxial connection for audio, so you could use that and send the two HDMI connections straight to the monitors.
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Thanks Vulcan! The wiring diagram above is a bit of a simplified version just for this particular question regarding dual monitors using all digital connections. In the actual wiring diagram, I have all HDMI connections routed through the receiver so I can mix and match different sources of audio & video in multiple rooms. But I might end up having to use toslink or coaxial for one of the audio sources, depending on the receiver I go with.
I like your idea of a DisplayPort -> HDMI adapter to avoid the HDMI splitter. I think I'll try this first, it's cheaper and simpler, thanks for the suggestion!
In theory, this should work...
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_i...seq=1&format=2
It's a passive adapter, and the MonoPrice notes say:
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Note: This is a passive adapter. While DisplayPort connectors are capable of passing an HDMI® signal, DisplayPort and HDMI® signals are basically different and not compatible with each other. This adapter does not actively convert a DisplayPort signal into an HDMI® signal. In order for this adapter to function properly, you must have a DisplayPort source device capable of producing and passing out an HDMI® signal through the DisplayPort jack.
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I'm assuming most video cards are capable of outputting an HDMI signal through the DisplayPort jack?