I recent had a bit too much to think and the subject was updating my sound for the HTPC.
I currently have 5.1 computer speakers setup (Creative or Logitech, not in front of me as I type this) through the onboard sound card. I also have an old Sony A/V receiver in mothballs ( I am aware of the Digital to Analog USB pigtails made for computer to stereo hook-up).
I don’t really need (want) a receiver, just an amplifier would do, hence my search revealed a USB amplifier made by Simplifi (and it does 5.1 sound as well). I also found a JVC receiver that has a USB (and optical) connection.
I am curious if anyone is using or knows of anyone using a USB amplifier and how it compares to using a SPDIF connection.
Simplifi @ PCAlchemy
[url=http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_info.php/pName/simplifi-digital-5075d-usb-input-51-channel-surround-amplifier-black/cName/media-center-amps]http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_info.php/pName/simplifi-digital-5075d-usb-input-51-channel-surround-amplifier-black/cName/media-center-amps[/url]
JVC @ Newegg
[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882108081]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882108081[/url]
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