[mythtv-users] SPDIF Soundcard Recommendations

[Nate Thompson]

Is the 7.1 version compatible with Linux though? I see they use different
audio processors (C-Media versus a VIA chip). From everything I have read
(which I admit isn't much), the AV-710 is not supported in Linux. If it was,
I think I would pick that model up just because the optical SPDIF is built
onto the card (no addon header required). If anyone has any information
about this card, please let me know. I have been contemplating using it
instead of my Sound Blaster Live!

Nate 

-----Original Message-----
From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of David A. Greene
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:07 PM
To: Discussion about mythtv
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] SPDIF Soundcard Recommendations

Jesper Rasmussen wrote:
> sblive works fine for me. I choose to go with optical to make sure NO 
> static was trasfered from pc to the amp. To do optical you need either 
> the expensive sb audigy ex pro or what ever it is called, or the 
> inexpensive hootech add-on to sb-live.
> 
> A few have sugested converters as well.

Or you can do what I did: buy a Chaintech AV515M (a.k.a. the AudioExcel
TheaterExcel) and use its optical output to drive everything.  Works _very_
well.  $21 at newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=29-120-101&depa=1

I see they alsa have a 7.1 version now but if you're just using the optical
output it doesn't matter.

                       -Dave