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    Will an Astro MixAmp™ 5.8 decode the optical output for the M17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Sytus, Dec 25, 2011.

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    Wanted to know if the Astro MixAmp™ 5.8 will be able to out dolby 5.1 when hooked up to an alienware m17x r3 optical out?
    Since this is an external soundcard but it does take the optical from the laptop as the audio source.
    Thanks in advance.