Can you output optical CMSS for headphones? Currently I'm using an Asus Xonar DGX sending 5.1/7.1 Dolby Headphone signal as 2.0 PCM to my DAC.
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I have not tried that so I do not know for sure. But if that is your main use for the soundcard, you'd better off with Asus Xonar U3 as the internal DAC of this card is not used then.
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It uses an optical 3.5 mm connector. It goes right into the headphone jack, just like on mac laptops. You can use either a standard optical SPDIF cable with a 3.5 mm adapter (that's what I do) or you can buy a cable with standard connector and 3.5 mm on the other end. As far as Dolby Digital 5.1, I have not verified, but I'm pretty sure it sends that signal through the HDMI, so I'm pretty sure it should also send via the SPDIF cable.
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Thank you very much!As a further clarification, I assume that when you say that I "must configure its outputs for two-channel PCM," you mean that this is a menu-driven change that I can make, each time that I encounter a 'DTS only' bluray. With my current setup, I have no problem with the audio, via an optical cable, from non-DTS blurays on the BD55K. (I have a 5 speaker setup and a subwoofer.)
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Dario, Sorry, but the answer is no. I just bought the BD35 and was VERY dissapointed to discover that the Dolby and DTS HD audio formats are not supported at the optical output. This is not at all clear until you look at the chart on page 8 of the BD35/BD55 manual. Dolby-EX and DTS-ES make it through, but Dolby-TrueHD, DTS-HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio do not.
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Yes using an external converter ir DAC. From optical optical to 3.5mm or phono out to your headphones.
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It depends of the source. If you want to Digital to Analog from a USB or a toslink connection I would recommend Audioengine D1. I have several of their products and I really like the quality. I have an ARCAM rPac but the out put is RCA. If your headphones are Bluethoot the ARCAM rBlink seems to be a possible solution. All depends from your equipment (source and headphones).
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There are several issues here. If this DAC is better than the one your computer uses to output analog audio (out front panel or rear panel), which is likely, your computer has a digital optical and/or coaxial audio output, which is also likely, you have really good headphones or better a good audio system (preamp/amp/speakers), and you are generating the digital audio signal from something better than a MP3 file (from CD or HD audio source), then yes it should sound better! Also, I note the DAC which I no longer own only supports PCM, so that means CD quality at best. Finally, I note the DAC does not have a signal gain adjustment which may be very import if you are just pugging in headphones as the signal may be too weak (I can't test that since I since as I said I no longer have the DAC).
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Any sound card with XLR outputs would work but like myself, I'm going into a mixer from my computer then into these from the main out of the mixer. Hope this helps, enjoy!
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It will only handle PCM stereo, which could include Dolby Surround or Dolby ProLogic Surround. Feeding it a Dolby Digital or DTS surround signal may result in horribly loud digital noise. Source components can usually be configured for PCM output only, for this reason.
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Not necessarily. A decent MOBO will have the channels to make it work but I use a Asus Xonar DGX with mine. Unless you are an audiophile any 5.1 sound card will be fine.
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Connect your computer audio output to one of the audio inputs on your receiver. If you have optical out on your pc that will give you the best sound quality. If not, you may have to get audio cables that fit your computer's small jack to the red and white input on your receiver.
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yes you should be able to do a PCM pass thru using the optical port on this, though keep in mind that basically means none of the signal processing is done locally on the card... In other words if that is all you are going to use it for you can accomplish the same thing with a much cheaper card, or with on board audio if there is an optical port.
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This product is primarily used for headphones, but it can be used for other applications. According to a recent review by Audioholics online, they state "While we've focused on the uses with headphones, there is no reason why you couldn't use the Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS with your desktop or home theater system. If you have a 3.5mm input or a 3.5mm to stereo RCA cable, the DacMagic can sit between your computer and your larger system. If you have high sample rate content and a budget receiver, this might be a nice way to upgrade your system without having to spend a lot of money." Hope that helps your decision making process!
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The TASCAM CC_222SLmkII has line level and digital (coax an optical) outputs. It cannot be hooked up directly to (passive) speakers, unless the speakers are amplified, as in the case of active studio monitors.
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ABSOLUTELY. Anytime you get a dedicated card the overall quality will be a TON better. The amount of customization and power that a dedicated card will run to your speakers will be awesome. I'm not sure how it compares to headphones, but I noticed a huge jump in quality and of course the equalizer alone let me tune everything to have very epic bass and no distortion.
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Dear Frank, Thanks so much for your inquiry. The Sony STRDH750 has Toslink inputs for computer audio, or any other device that you may own that offers a Toslink/Optical audio output! Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance. Regards, Eric Cohen World Wide Stereo
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The optical out MUST be connected to a DAC as it is a digital output. This allows you to use a higher quality DAC to convert the signal to analog, so yes, there is the potential that using the optical digital output can produce higher quality sound, but only if the signal is passed to a DAC that is higher quality than the one built into the unit. The analog outputs of the device are very warm and bass heavy.