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I went with an HDMI 2.0b audio extractor. That turned out to be the best option for me.
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Works great.
Siuch an extractor would limit you to audio formats that can be conveyed via S/PDIF optical. S/PDIF optical cannot cnvey HD formats such as DTS-HD Master Audio or Dolby TrueHD. It also wouldn't be able to handle Dolby Digital Plus or more than just 2 channels of PCM audio.
If wanting to split the HDMI output and still have access to HD formats that you'd need something a bit more specialised. THe HDFury AVR Key for example has the ability to split the HDMI signal into 2. allowing you to send the HDR UHD video directly to a comliant display while sending the audio to an older AV receiver via HDMI. THis arrangement will allow you to convey HDR 4K UHD video to a TV while simultaneously sending HD formatted audio to an AV receiver via the second HDMI output:
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