3.5mm - Toslink optical adaptor/cable

[UnworthyBean]

On my Pc I have the standard 6 headphone style outputs/inputs for the audio. What i'm looking for is something that'll let me link up those outputs (4 x 3.5mm jacks carrying the 5.1 surround) to my reciever which has both optical and coaxial inputs (Preferably Optical)

Is it possible? Please ask if I haven't explained well enough.

 

[rexter]

Unless your PC have SPDI/F output then you will need a soundcard.

 

[gamerk316]

^^ Co-signed. Spdif output on motherboards has only recently been implemented, and you will likely need a soundcard. Assuming you want cheap, the Xonar DX would be the best solution.

There *might* be an adaptor out there that takes a 5.1 analog connection and converts to a spdif output, but that would likely cost at least as much as a soundcard. Doesn't hurt to take a look though.

 

[UnworthyBean]

Buying a soundcard would actually cost me a stupid amount of money. I've only got a Mini Atx board with 2 PCI slots, which are both already occupied. Its got a spare PCIex1 but they're practically useless.<BR><BR>
My mobo has a SPDIF header on it, For the bracket, but i've done a bit of research and they're nearly impossible to find these days.

Looks like im stuck with stereo for the moment, Guess I can live.

 

[americanaudiophile]

If your receiver has a discrete analog 5.1 channel input you can connect to that using the analog outputs that you already have.

 

[rexter]

So what brand and model is you motherboard?

 

[rexter]

Other posible solutions are something like these:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486674-REG/Turtle_Beach_TBS_1120_Audio_Advantage_Micro_USB.html#specifications
or
http://www.nextag.com/Siig-USB-SOUDWAVE-OP-512591574/prices-html and look for a unit with passthrugh features.

and depends on your mobo connection this might work too:

http://www.bizrate.com/soundcards/iwill-spdif-audio-motherboard--pid8754427/

 

[gamerk316]

Its got a spare PCIex1 but they're practically useless.

ASUS Xonar DX. Uses PCI-Ex1 slot, costs $99.