On Fri, 2004-01-30 at 10:16, Jack O'Quin wrote:
> Allan Peda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > That looks like a terrific device. I just realized an
> > error on my part... I was hoping for /digital/ SPDIF
> > output, so as to avoid any problem with ground loops
> > between the PC and my amplifi
Yes, I meant optical, my mistake, as I do understand
that is the meaning of the "D" in S/P-DIF.
So do all the Soundblaster models with a TOS link work
well using the optical output? Any experiences to
report out there?
I read some messages to them effect that some features
work and others don't
Allan Peda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> That looks like a terrific device. I just realized an
> error on my part... I was hoping for /digital/ SPDIF
> output, so as to avoid any problem with ground loops
> between the PC and my amplifier.
All S/PDIF connections are digital.
Your requirement f
Hi!
[Delta 66]
> That looks like a terrific device.
It is :)
> I just realized an
> error on my part... I was hoping for /digital/ SPDIF
> output, so as to avoid any problem with ground loops
> between the PC and my amplifier.
It has a digital SPDIF, both in and out. I assume that
you are talk
On Fri, 30 Jan 2004, Allan Peda wrote:
> That looks like a terrific device. I just realized an
> error on my part... I was hoping for /digital/ SPDIF
> output, so as to avoid any problem with ground loops
> between the PC and my amplifier.
I think you meant input didn't you?
Anyway a card that
> (I'm not doing midi here). If I need to pay more,
> well maybe up to $300. I'm archiving my CDs, so if it
> works well with directly grabbing 44.1khz, that's
> great.
YOu do NOT copy CDs by playing them through a soundcard. You do it by
copying them directly to disk, using the cdrom drive on y
That looks like a terrific device. I just realized an
error on my part... I was hoping for /digital/ SPDIF
output, so as to avoid any problem with ground loops
between the PC and my amplifier.
Yes, I seem picky, but maybe something is out there.
Thanks
--- Jack O'Quin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
Allan Peda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> What is a well regarded soundcard, that works well
> under ALSA, under $200.00 using S/P-DIF output, that
> deals well with digitized audio in ogg and mp3 format
> (I'm not doing midi here). If I need to pay more,
> well maybe up to $300. I'm archiving my
Hi,
I'm thinking of finally hooking my linux box with all
my Vorbis files to my stereo, so I'm researching my
options.
What is a well regarded soundcard, that works well
under ALSA, under $200.00 using S/P-DIF output, that
deals well with digitized audio in ogg and mp3 format
(I'm not doing midi
