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Analog vs S/PDIF from computer (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have an older Sony amplifier I want to use for my computer, paired with some sort of speakers. While planning, I'm thinking: should I just use my motherboard's line out to the amp, or would I be better utilising the S/PDIF header on my mobo to get the audio digitally to the amp?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Coax is much better

[–] avidamoeba 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Does it matter if you have reclocking on the DAC side?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

You're right - not really. But coax can carry a much higher bitrate at longer distance at lower cost