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    I need to hook my alienware m14x to hifi amplifier, someone knows if m14x has spdif output?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by garou, Jan 14, 2013.

  1. garou

    garou Newbie

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    I need to hook my alienware m14x to hifi amplifier, someone knows if m14x has spdif audio output with 5.1????
    it is integrated in headphones 3.5mm jack????
     
    garou, Jan 14, 2013
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  2. Quix Omega

    Quix Omega Notebook Evangelist

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    It does not.
     
    Quix Omega, Jan 14, 2013
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  3. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    single jack plug to a twin phono plug will work fine.
    many a laptop ive run like that including m15x and its worked great for gigs.
    turn laptop sound full on and then control from amp or mixer.
     
    MrDJ, Jan 14, 2013
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    garou Newbie

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    excuse me but I don't understand
    I need 5.1 output
     
    garou, Jan 14, 2013
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  5. DDDenniZZZ

    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    From alienware website

    Ports, Slots & Chassis
    External Chassis Connections
    (1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
    (2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
    (1x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port with PowerShare Technology
    (1x) Mini-Display Port
    (1x) HDMI 1.4 Audio and Video Output
    (1x) VGA Port
    (1x) 9-in-1 Media Card Reader
    (2x) Audio Out 1/8" Ports
    (1x) Audio In / Microphone 1/8" Port (retaskable for 5.1 audio)
    (1x) Security Lock port

    Audio in looks like its probably a TOSLINK port maybe? See what your sound card drivers say I guess.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Jan 14, 2013
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  6. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    why didnt you say that in your first post then? no mention of 5.1 im not a mind reader DOH!
     
    MrDJ, Jan 14, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    No it does not have.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 16, 2013
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  8. rfielder

    rfielder Notebook Consultant

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    There are many inexpensive USB sound cards that either A> produce much better audio than built in sound cards, B> include an optical link, or C> will allow 5.1 output.

    Check out TurtleBeach. I use their USB sound cards in my DJ racks, and they produce far superior audio with much, much better S/N. Very clean, clear, and higher levels.

    They include an optical adapter with the ones I have, but I have never had occasion to use it.

    Check out the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro 2 at:
    Turtle Beach, Inc. - MICRO II
     
    rfielder, Jan 17, 2013
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    Cool product :]
     
    digitalmo, Jan 17, 2013
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