[mythtv-users] Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe audio (Realtek chipset?) software mixing HDTV SPDIF

[Paul B. Henson]

On Fri, 25 Mar 2005, Ian Forde wrote:

> On Fri, 2005-03-25 at 19:01 -0800, Paul B. Henson wrote:
> > It looks like in the past the Sound Blaster live/audigy was often
> > recommended? Is that still a good choice for SPDIF output if the onboard
> > sound will be insufficient?
>
> Yep!

it looks like the Sound Blaster series does not include SPDIF (in
particular optical) output without the purchase of an optional
daughtercard?  Another possibly recommended card with optical SPDIF output
appears to be the Turtle Beach Riviera. Any commentary on that card? Any
other well recommended cards with optical SPDIF output and good ALSA
support?

Thanks...



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