[lundman]

For me the SPDIF turns on, only 2 channels, but turns ON better than nothing.

Ah that is amusing. So it is a stereo only device. Question is then if it is a hardware limit, or software.

Stereo only is not acceptable for me. I mean, in the kids room as a toy maybe, but not a mediaplayer. Just my opinion.

HDMI Audio even supports more than 2 ch?

Not sure if serious or sarcastic...

Yes, HDMI can pass-through the audio. Even TrueHD and DTS-MA at some serious bitrates. It is how you are "supposed" to connect things. In that, most high-end AMPs come with multiple HDMI-In, and the one HDMI-out to your tv.