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External SoundCard or Amplifier? And what brand?

post #1 of 4
7/3/11 at 7:47am
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I got Logitech Z-5500.. and source laptop. But, I'm looking for 5.1 soundcard external or amplifier to support their features (THX, Dolby Digital Pro Logic II, DTS 96/24).

And I see digital input for that speaker. So which the best digital cable? Coaxial or Optical?

And what should I buy? External soundcard or amplifier?

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post #2 of 4
7/3/11 at 7:57am

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD , I don't think theres many that can pass though 5.1 channel sound, or check the second hand market and look for the m-audio audiophile usb it can pass though 5.1 sound and output it though coax and you can get a used 1 for cheap.

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post #3 of 4
7/3/11 at 8:15am
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Which the best between these?

 

http://www.audiotrack.net/products/DRDAC2DX/spec/

or

http://asia.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=873&product=20055

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post #4 of 4
7/3/11 at 3:53pm

I'm in the exact same situation: z-5500 system connected to MSI laptop.  I'm outputting stereo from the laptop to the z-5500 and using the Pro Logic II effect to simulate surround sound.

 

From what I've researched so far, everything has lead back to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi (USB version) because of it's Dolby Digital Live and optical out.

 

Purchase from here...

http://us.store.creative.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-XFi-Surround-5.1/M/B0044DEDCA.htm

 

And use promotional code JULY2011 to get 30% off

1-day shipping from Amazon is only $3.99

 

Grand total: $52.98

 

That a good deal!

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