>> Could the fact that hw:0,1 is a digital (spdif) port be an issue?
>
>
> absolutely. my assumption from your very first post was that you knew this
> and had your physical setup properly configured to use this port.
>
> where do you want the sound to come from?
>

Well, it is working with pulse (and by alsa as well). I do want the
sound to come out the same was as it does with pulse, the digital
monitors using the rca digital cable.

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