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    Dell docking station with S/PDIF audio

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Suncatcher, Jun 20, 2015.

  1. Suncatcher

    Suncatcher Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everybody.
    I researched quite a lot of sources and couldn't find an answer: does Dell have any E-port docking station equipped with S/PDIF?
    I aware of PRO1X docking station but it is D-port intended and is incompatible with E series as a know. Does anybody could provide clear information about this?
     
    Suncatcher, Jun 20, 2015
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    In order to support SPDIF output, you need a sound chip that supports surround sound. And most business-class notebooks don't support that.

    Your best bet is to get an external sound card that has SPDIF output, if you really need it.
     
    kent1146, Jun 20, 2015
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    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    Not necessarily do you have to have surround to do this. But to get this feature, you need an external audio interface.
     
    Kent T, Jun 20, 2015
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