Re: Best qual. sound card w/ optical output

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From: Scott Hamilton
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 00:00

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One would question why you want a high quality output when listening to
MP3s.....

Jean-Sebastien Morisset wrote:

> I'm cross-posting this to several groups since opinions may vary quite a
> bit... Let me explain what I'm trying to do first. :-)
>
> I'm building an MP3 server which I'll be hooking up to my home
> amplifier. I'll be playing mostly 192kps (and some 160kps) and want a
> high quality output. My receiver accepts RCA or Optical inputs -- I
> prefer using the optical input, of course. The server will be using
> Linux 6.2, probably with the OSS drivers (better quality).
>
> My question is, what's the best sound card available for
> playing/recording with an OPTICAL output? If the card can support AC-3
> 5.1, that would be a bonus. All the MIDI stuff is unnecessary for me.
>
> I'm hoping someone will come up with a "Oh, there's only one card for
> you..." kinda answer! <grin>
>
> Thanks,
> js.
> --
> Jean-Sebastien Morisset, Sr. UNIX Administrator
> <http://www.jsmoriss.dyndns.org/>;
> UNIX, the Internet, Homebrewing, Cigars, PCS, and other Fun Stuff...
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.

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From: Scott Hamilton <scott.hamilton@detir.qld.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Best qual. sound card w/ optical output
Date: 2000/05/31
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