[mythtv-users] Moving to Digital Sound

[Phil Bridges]

john roberts wrote:
> Ok - I've been using MythTV for over a year now - and I'm ready to try my hand at Digital Audio.
> 
> Any advice out there before I jump in?  I've seen Jarod's HowTo on the subject and I'll be following that.
> 
> I'll be buying some SoundBlaster make/model which will have a Digital output.  I understand getting "AC3 Passthrough" is the trick.
> 
> Any words of advise?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -John

I would recommend this model: http://tinyurl.com/3boh2

Inexpensive, both otpical & coax digital out (and in) and it Just Worked 
for me.

The only downside is that it takes an extra slot for the digital I/O.