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    G73 Optical OUt?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by area5x1, Aug 25, 2010.

  1. area5x1

    area5x1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does the G73 have an optical out? I read that some laptops have an SPDIF Out built into the headphone jack, is this true for the G73? Asking becaus I'm looking to buy a DAC for my laptop.
     
    area5x1, Aug 25, 2010
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    anyone know?
     
    area5x1, Aug 26, 2010
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    I am 99% sure it does.

    If you take a flashlight and shine it in the headphone jack you should see a clear LED.
     
    Noxian, Aug 26, 2010
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    What kind of cable do you need to get the digital out? If it is just optical I assume it needs a special termination.

    EDIT: Ahhh, mini-Toslink. I'm going to have to hit up one of the computer centers here and see if I can scrounge up one of these cables. I got a USB soundcard but I think that the EAX is only enabled for the Realtek outputs, plus I want greater selection in the sampling rates.
     
    Born2bwire, Sep 30, 2010
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