[mythtv-users] HDTV Recommendations... with DVI

[huffman at graze.net]

Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org> wrote: 
> On Thursday 23 September 2004 03:20, Stephen Tait wrote:
> > > > >While I've got you... anyone have a recommendation for a stable sound
> > > > >card?  I'm looking for something that will handle 5.1 sound with SPDIF
> > > > >(optical) output.  My current MythTV system is based on a Pundit and
> > > > > the onboard SPDIF is flakey at best.  I just want something reliable.
> > > >
> > > > My bet would be on one of the higher end Audigy's or an M-Audio
> > > > Revolution.
> > >

I'm using an MAudio Delta DIO 2496.  Based on what I've read, the Revolution is
easier to use / more suited to this type of application.  However, after some
fiddling I've gotten things to work and I'm pleased with mine.  Dolby Digital
optical outs to my amp work like a champ.

Brian