[dougbrad81]

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Originally Posted by Sycraft An external soundcard, as in like USB? Sure, though not for $20. The M-Audio Transit or Edirol UA-1EX will do what you need. Call it $80 for either one. If you want something cheaper, you can look for Edirols now discontinued UA-1D or UA-1A. They are S/PDIF only (in the case of the D) or analogue only (in the case of the A) USB interfaces. PRobably less than $50 on eBay.

thanks for the info. do you know of a usb or firewire external card that has digital coaxical output?

 

[Sycraft]

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Originally Posted by dougbrad81 thanks for the info. do you know of a usb or firewire external card that has digital coaxical output?

Sure, if you want cheap, look for a used UA-1D. If you want something a little more capable, get an M-Audio Firewire Solo.

 

[caramelsoul]

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Originally Posted by Sycraft Yes, it is the cheap PCI solution I was referencing. Use ASIO mode to ensure bit accuracy.

Im a bit of a newbie so be gentle...

Dont want to hi-jack the thread but as we are on the topic. I have the chaintech AV710 and play it through my Denon hi-fi with internal DAC, 24 Bit / 96 kHzb Multi DAC CS42528, with the optical cable.

Is there a difference (preference) between optical and s/pdif, and i am assuming i should really start using kernel streaming? I currently use Winamp but am leaning towards Foobar after doing a bit of reading on this forum.

 

[jiiteepee]

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Originally Posted by caramelsoul Im a bit of a newbie so be gentle... Dont want to hi-jack the thread but as we are on the topic. I have the chaintech AV710 and play it through my Denon hi-fi with internal DAC, 24 Bit / 96 kHzb Multi DAC CS42528, with the optical cable. Is there a difference (preference) between optical and s/pdif, and i am assuming i should really start using kernel streaming? I currently use Winamp but am leaning towards Foobar after doing a bit of reading on this forum.

Hmmm... you mean between optical and coaxial ?
I think, you can't hear any difference between these two.

Links to Kernel Streaming plugin(s) for WinAmp can be found here.


jiitee

 

[5ergo]

No theres no difference between spdif and optical out.

Is there possible to use ASIO or Kernel via Media Player Classic? I have a few concerts on DVDs...

Do you guys hear any difference between bit perfect digital outs?

 

[martinvc]

I have an Audigy 2 ZS and I use Foobar 2000. Could anyone help me to know more about my soundcard?