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Depends on the receiver. Some models have just a pass thru feature and connot decode the audio portion of the HDMI signal, and therefore will need a digital audio cable to get sound. Some receivers can decode the audio, so you will need to consult your manual to see what they say. If you need a audio cable it will tell you.

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