[mythtv-users] Problems with alsa & spdif & myth

[Jesper Rasmussen]

Static can run along the wire to the amp. So even though the digital 
signal is not changed the static can effect the analog amplifier parts, 
and hench generate noise.

John Sturgeon wrote:
> I'm completely baffled.  Where is the noise/hum coming from?  This is a 
> completely digital signal.  The amplifier does not touch the signal 
> until it is decoded.  Any 'static', or 'noise' introduced by using a 
> wire instead of fiber optics would *never* be heard by the amplifier 
> because it is not an audio input.  The 1's and 0's either get there, or 
> don't.  Sharp bass?  Not possible.
> 
> -- 
> John <><
> 
> David wrote:
> 
>>
>> From my dvd player optical sounds *slightly* different (not as sharp 
>> on bass for me) IMHO.
>> I'd use optical from my PC if available as I think there is far more 
>> chance of noise/hum from a PC.
>>
>> David
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