Does the Matrox DVD player software support digital passthrough? I have updated my Matrox DVD player at least once, paid $15.00 or whatever. I'll check it out again.
What do I need? I have a PCI SB 128 but there's no SPDIF and unfortunately, the digital output on the PCI SB 128 seems to be downmixed PCM 2.0 stereo.
What is the cheapest soundcard I can use to do "digital passthrough" of the DD AC3 and DTS bitstream to SPDIF coax or optical to connect to my receiver ? (I have TOSLINK and COAX digital jacks on the receiver). Cheaper solutions preferred. Apart from the infamous jitter question, I can't imagine there being a huge difference in sound quality. I have no need for any other sound functions other than simple sound for the PC.
thanx
cpc@accessv.com
What do I need? I have a PCI SB 128 but there's no SPDIF and unfortunately, the digital output on the PCI SB 128 seems to be downmixed PCM 2.0 stereo.

What is the cheapest soundcard I can use to do "digital passthrough" of the DD AC3 and DTS bitstream to SPDIF coax or optical to connect to my receiver ? (I have TOSLINK and COAX digital jacks on the receiver). Cheaper solutions preferred. Apart from the infamous jitter question, I can't imagine there being a huge difference in sound quality. I have no need for any other sound functions other than simple sound for the PC.
thanx

cpc@accessv.com
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