Chromecast no audio. WDTV connection via HDMI requires optical DAC too.

[desertfox]

My brother left his HT package for me and the amp has needs Optical Digital Audio Converter for the audio to work for any hdmi device.The receiver I have is Marantz SR3053 (link - http://www.marantz.asia/sg/Products/...oductId=SR3053). One of my devices which is unable to audio output via HDMI(without an optical DAC) is my WDTV. When the WDTV is connected to my regular TV audio video both work without a problem. Similarly Chromecast has no problem with my TV but when connected to a HDMI port on the receiver, I get only video and no audio.

I'm assuming that the receiver is unable to do so because its older hardware. Do I need to get a new receiver for this? I would like all audio/video played via hdmi hassle free.

 

[jagdish_p]

Did you select audio out through HDMI in WD TV settings?

WD TV does not output audio simultaneously from HDMI and optical.