Which soundcard for optical out?

[mrand01]

Does it matter? I'm under the impression that if you're using optical out to a home audio receiver, there should be no signal loss because DACs don't come into play...the signal stays digital, right? I was thinking abuot getting an Auzentech X-Fi Prelude, but now I realize I might not benefit from this at all (don't need EAX)...thoughts?

 

[sdgserv]

If I am reading you right..You need a transport to your amp..So dumping a bunch of bucks on a sound card with all the bells and whistles might not be the best choice.. So look for something with a quality spdif out

 

[palthazar]

this is the one im looking at records higher than the prelude google it and youll see theyre gonna give creative some serious competition

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/asus_xonar_d2

 

[sdgserv]

Been out for a little while..here is a review

http://www.elitebastards.com/cms/in...sk=view&id=496&Itemid=27&limit=1&limitstart=3

 

[JamesL]

Been out for a little while..here is a review

http://www.elitebastards.com/cms/in...sk=view&id=496&Itemid=27&limit=1&limitstart=3

That doesn't have anything to do with the digital out.

Your main concern for a transport would be features(dolby digital, bit-matched playback) and drivers. Unless you need EAX, it would be pretty pointless imo to get a prelude.

 

[sdgserv]

That doesn't have anything to do with the digital out.

Your main concern for a transport would be features(dolby digital, bit-matched playback) and drivers. Unless you need EAX, it would be pretty pointless imo to get a prelude.

The poster was looking at the Asus. Not OP. I use the Juli@ spdif for my transport to a dac..What would be your suggestion?

 

[milkweg]

If you can find one get a Chaintech AV-710. Very cheap and very good when used as a digital transport via optical.