Using the SPDIF output, what specific recommendation do you have for PCIe or PCI computer sound card? I'll be transposing LPs to MP3s.
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The rca inputs are the better choice. This would be the higher sampling rate for the recording input. The digital recording software will do the job of any cleanup necessary and mp3 compression.
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I think that if you do have the red/white analog (rca) inputs to record to on the soundcard -- use this. The analog sampling rate is higher than the SPDIF. Your computer software will then take that and compress it into the MP3 format. It is always better to go from higher sampling rate to the compressed format -- better clarity through the abridged audio frequency spectrum.
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"Audio Signal from Any Input Can Be Obtained from SPDIF Digital Optical or Hi-Fi Stereo 3.5mm outputs @ Output A"The audio of whatever is going out HDMI output A will also go out the 3.5mm and S/PDIF ports.
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if sound sys has rca out or in....???? PC in or out... must pass through what your are trying to do, but quality won't be high Price is reasonable to try... My denon receiver is good at passing through rca or HDMI. USB may need to be 3.0 or higher...
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I advise Scarlett 2i4 if you need 2 separate outputs for DJing, NI does the same but I had glitches on this soundcard.Roland is decent choice for sure, had good experience with M-Audio too.
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I didn't see any ouptput audio options so I contacted the company and they said the only output is HDMI. To get a separate audio out J-Tech recommended I purchase this unit plus an "Audio extractor" which takes HDMI in and outputs HDMI plus SPDIF/RCA Stereo.
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Any DAC will do fine. I have mine hooked up to my Fiio E07k. One could also plug it directly into the PC's headphone line out as well.
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It's a PCI sound card. You're motherboard may not have one depending on its make and age. Try finding your motherboard online to determine if its compatible.
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It will do everything, from what I can tell, that a built-in sound card will do. The sound card on my laptop went out and I bought and used a Sabrent USB sound card as a replacement. It did everything my built-in did, so I imagine the PCI one will do the same. You might ask Sabrent at http://sabrent.com/support/ I'm sure they'll confirm it.
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Hello,it is difficult to understand what is phase issues. External dac should improve everything in sound. However I found some issues (warn) when connecting to PC via USB. Drivers are not singed one and finally I was not able to install them on 8.1 in half hour time. It is not clear how it would be even if succeeded if you would like to keep PC at high protection level with signed drivers feature on. In general I am quite happy with this DAC but not using with PC - CD and TV SPDIF connected.
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Note that I purchased this unit to be able to run the lone audio out (SPDIF) from my new TV into my older integrated Amp (RCA inputs only). The converter's input is SPDIF or Coaxial, output analog RCA and 3.5mm headphone. Not sure how you wish to configure from your question, can you provide more detail, please?
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Hi every one!! I have to clear a doubt before I buy this item, I love to use midi and playback instruments especially with Reason (obviously I take advantage on recording at the same time), my doubt is if I will have playback latency with this unit as it does not use an internal PCI card? Thanks in advance
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the only digital input is USB, with an asynchronous DAC, that works really nice...Thing is that USB ports on most computers are really bad in noise and power fluctuations... sooo.. solution is the Wyrd USB decrapifier, from Schiit.. works wonders.. personally owned and intensively tested and compared with CD player level of sound fidelity (in fact sounds fantastic)As for the DVD coax, or sorts, you can use receiver's analog RCA inputs without any fear, they are excellent and I bet you will never feel a difference from coax, optical, HDMI, or anything else...
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Not sure what you are doing here. Not enough detail. If you are outputting audio from computer to stereo thers no issue. Whatever you are doing, I can say that quality will not be compromised.
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I have two Asus Xonar sound cards that send digital signal from my computers to older MSB DACs. The sound is quite wonderful, very musical. I prefer to use the optical out if I can, but coax seems to work very well too. These are both in older computers that are dedicated to audio playback only.
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Have you tested the digital (S/PDIF) IN and OUT on linux as well? On Ubuntu 11.04, the analog connections seem to work great, but I'm not seeing an option for digital in Sound Preferences. Wondering if upgrading to a distro in the 3.x kernel series would help.
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Your board has Soundblaster cinema onboard. If you get the right software for that, it will be fine. It has a very decent onboard amp that is capable of driving headphones, and you won't find a significant difference in quality here. If you are getting any sort of hum, whine, static, or other noise when using the analog outs, you will probably get that with the Asus card also. In that case, you can use the optical digital out and use a decent DAC like the Fiio D3 or E3.
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So, I deleted my earlier post. Getting 2 audio sources to play simultaneously is actually pretty easy. The mixamp has a line in for spdif (optical) and your typical aux 3.5mm jack. I hooked my computer via spdif and my TV via aux. You'll get both AND be able to toggle the balance with the right earcup game/VoIP switch. (I initially thought it didn't work, as I was 100% to my computer source, hence my deleted answer. Don't make my mistake). I would recommend the spdif from your console and aux from your computer, you'll get better in game sound. The balance feature is really nice, and it is tailored to your exact needs.