Sorry, Pooch, but it appears your answer is incorrect. It seems the situation will stay the same in Windows 8 as it is now in Windows 7:
Audio in Windows 8
Jim
I use Windows 7 for my home theater PC. I'd like to know if Windows 8 can output simultaneously analog and digital audio. I like to listen to Rhapsody via HDMI on my main speakers. I also want to listen to Rhapsody via analog on my Zone 2 speakers. I don't want to be able to listen to both...