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    M1530 SPDIF (Audio only)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Truckz, May 10, 2010.

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    Hey guys, I've read up on a couple of old threads and I see that the M1530 does not support SPDIF besides HDMI. I'm looking to get optical out to plug into an amp, so HDMI won't do. What is the best way to go about this? Audiophiles here would especially help if any are around. I know I can put an external sound card into the card slot. Which the best bang for your buck? I don't need anything but optical out so no wireless audio or anything is needed. Other options are the cards that connect via USB. A straight amp to USB is considered an inferior connection than an optical connection, so I feel like amp to optical to USB is just an expensive buy that still gets me basic USB. Are there any other ways I can get optical out on the 1530?

    Hopefully someone here can answer my question. Thank you for the help! (Also take into consideration the 24 bit/96 khz, 24/192, etc. Anything above 48/16 will probably do).

    Sorry if I went about asking that in a confusing manner.

    Edit: Just realized I've been a member since May 2008 but this is still my first post. Woops haha.
     
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    Anyone have any idea?
     
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