Using the digital output from DVD drive.

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  1. Sep 20, 2002 at 3:48 AM
    Pack Dude, Sep 20, 2002
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    Hi,

    Is it possible to use the digital output from the DVD drive in my PC therefore completely neglecting the need for a soundcard? Is there any reason not to do this and leaving my amp do all the decoding?

    Thanks for any help.
     
    Pack Dude, Sep 20, 2002
  2. Sep 21, 2002 at 11:18 AM
    MuFu, Sep 21, 2002
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    No, I don't think so. Even if it may be fine for PCM stereo use, raw AC3 is read across the IDE bus (not via the separate S/PDIF channel) and ultimately written through the PCI to your soundcard.

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    MuFu, Sep 21, 2002

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