Sound Card with Digital Coaxial out

[ak47]

I am looking for a sound card with coaxial out under 2k for my PC. I would have bought Asus Xonar DG but the only problem is it has an optical out whereas I only have one digital coaxial in left in my avr :sad:. I also want to avoid buying an optical to coaxial converter, as it would cost me an additional 1.5 k.

Please help me out!

 

[varunjh]

if your motherboard has an internal SPDIF header you can use this....

 

[ak47]

if your motherboard has an internal SPDIF header you can use this....

It does not. That is the problem. Isn't there any sound card with coax out?

 

[spirovious]

Creative cards are within your budget(Rs. 2,356)-
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 24bit 7.1 Channel Audio Card Part Number: SB0 | eBay

 

[ontherocks]

I have a Creative Sound Blaster Card with Coaxial out, which I intend to sell.

 

[jacz]

You can go for Asus Xonar Essence ST

 

[spirovious]

You can go for Asus Xonar Essence ST

His budget is 2k.

 

[ak47]

Creative cards are within your budget(Rs. 2,356)-
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 24bit 7.1 Channel Audio Card Part Number: SB0 | eBay

I see 4 outs in this card, but none of them seem like a coaxial out. Will I have to use some sort of a connector for a coaxial out?

 

[baijuxavior]

This card will suit your needs. It clearly says SPDIF is present. Creative Sound Card SB Audigy Value 7.1 - www.deltapage.com

 

[spirovious]

I see 4 outs in this card, but none of them seem like a coaxial out. Will I have to use some sort of a connector for a coaxial out?

It may need a converter.Specifications say that it has spdf out(may be shared as in xonar DX).

 

[ak47]

It may need a converter.Specifications say that it has spdf out(may be shared as in xonar DX).

So, even if I buy the Xonar DG, I can attach this connector for a coaxial out? If that is the case, then I'll go buy the DG first thing tomorrow....

 

[spirovious]

So, even if I buy the Xonar DG, I can attach this connector for a coaxial out? If that is the case, then I'll go buy the DG first thing tomorrow....

DG specifications say spdf out,but have not mentioned optical out which is actually visible.Pls.confirm before you buy.
http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_DG/#specifications

 

[ak47]

DG specifications say spdf out,but have not mentioned optical out which is actually visible.Pls.confirm before you buy.
ASUS - Multimedia- ASUS Xonar DG

I have read the manual in detail. I can't use the sort of connector you have suggested, but the manual does say the card has an SPDIF header. So can I use that for this type of connector:

if your motherboard has an internal SPDIF header you can use this....

 

[spirovious]

I have read the manual in detail. I can't use the sort of connector you have suggested, but the manual does say the card has an SPDIF header. So can I use that for this type of connector:

Yes review says there is spdf header & you can use this connector-
Overclock3D :: Review :: ASUS Xonar DG Review :: The Xonar Up Close

 

[ak47]

Yes review says there is spdf header & you can use this connector-
Overclock3D :: Review :: ASUS Xonar DG Review :: The Xonar Up Close

Thanks a lot man! I have just one last question to ask. Could you suggest me any site from where I can order this connector....

 

[spirovious]

May local PC shop provide you.
OR
http://www.amazon.com/SPDIF-RCA-Pla...9Z7W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336469733&sr=8-1

 

[haisaikat]

One question, why would one buy a priced Xonar DG if the analog out is not going to be used bypassing the DAC advantage of Xonar cards?

 

[ak47]

One question, why would one buy a priced Xonar DG if the analog out is not going to be used bypassing the DAC advantage of Xonar cards?

I will be using the digital out while gaming in 5.1 or watching a movie in 5.1. While playing music, i would be using the analog out....

 

[haisaikat]

for gaming and movies if you intend using the digital out why can you not use the mobo's on board sound? different softwares can use different sound devices.

 

[ak47]

for gaming and movies if you intend using the digital out why can you not use the mobo's on board sound? different softwares can use different sound devices.

Because, my mother board does not have an spdif header, and I want surround sound while watching movies. So, in order to complete my HTPC, I am buying this sound card....