[mythtv-users] AC3, Analog Cable and 5.1

[Kevin Kuphal]

White Joe wrote:
> I have inherited a spiffy, if dated, receiver (Harman Kardan DPR 1001),
> with a set of 5.1 speakers.  Un surprisingly, I am trying to make sound
> (TV and DVDs) come out in 5.1 format.  The posts I have read that touch
> on the subject have confused me.
>
> Is it possible to do this with analog cable?  
>
>   
No, you need digital (either coaxial or optical) depending on what kind 
of inputs you have available on the HK.  I've found it easier to work 
with optical.  A Turtle Beach Riviera sound card ($30ish at newegg) will 
do great optical SPDIF output to your receiver, just connect it with an 
optical toslink cable to an open optical input.

Kevin