Optical Output From Laptop

[bwfc0907]

Hi

Is it possible to get optical output from the 3.5mm headphone jack of a Scan 3XS Laptop to enable DTS m my receiver if I connect my laptop to my TV?

I am aware I could get a USB external sound card but thought I'd try less hardware if possible.

Cheers

 

[Jester Maroc]

No. The 3.5mm headphone output is already converted to analog signal, while optical out is purely digital.

An external USB DAC would be the best option.

Something cheap like this: https/www.amazon.com/Signstek-Coaxial-Converter-Decoder-Analogue/dp/B00FEDHHKE

Or expensive like this: https/www.amazon.com/Micca-OriGen-High-Resolution-Preamplifier/dp/B01BURJVOC

 

[captaincharisma]

it you want the best sound though you will have to look into a high end USB sound card from a brand like creative labs

 

[Jester Maroc]

Or he can simply buy the Micca https/www.amazon.com/Micca-OriGen-High-Resolution-Preamplifier/dp/B01BURJVOC for the same price as the creative dacs, much better product.

 

[aligwashington]

This will not be possible without getting a USB sound card a DAC will also not work as they covert digital to analog not the other way around.

 

[Jester Maroc]

Both products I linked have Optical outputs. They will both work. The Micca OriGen+ is a great product and cannot be compared to a USB sound card or creative DAC. It is much better...studio level sound quality.

For details go here: https/www.miccatron.com/micca-origen-usb-audio-dac-and-preamp-2/

Or watch this:
[video="https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY7A6KgI3_w"][/video]

 

[aligwashington]

Both products I linked have Optical outputs. They will both work. The Micca OriGen+ is a great product and cannot be compared to a USB sound card or creative DAC. It is much better...studio level sound quality.

For details go here: https/www.miccatron.com/micca-origen-usb-audio-dac-and-preamp-2/


It will not work for what he is trying to do, you have 3.5mm out on the laptop it need to be connected to a device that is analog to digital converter and have SPDIF out, a high priced amp might give him that option or a cheap SPDIF usb sound card. Both DAC you posted are DAC "digital to analog converter" not analog to digital. Please let me know if i am wrong,Where he will put in the analog in and get digital out on each DAC.

 

[bwfc0907]

Cheers, will look at a USB soundcard

 

[Jester Maroc]

Cheers, will look at a USB soundcard

That will also work.

I just want to make sure you understand that the OriGen+ DAC is very similar in price to a good USB sound card, but the DAC is better than a sound card...

EDIT: Also, if you do end up purchasing a USB sound card, make sure that it does have an optical output.

 

[captaincharisma]

Cheers, will look at a USB soundcard

That will also work.

I just want to make sure you understand that the OriGen+ DAC is very similar in price to a good USB sound card, but the DAC is better than a sound card...

EDIT: Also, if you do end up purchasing a USB sound card, make sure that it does have an optical output.

LOL wow dude it sounds like you either work for the company that makes this or have some serious stock options in it. USB sound card is the best option no matter how many times you spam the same product on this thread

 

[Jester Maroc]

Cheers, will look at a USB soundcard

That will also work.

I just want to make sure you understand that the OriGen+ DAC is very similar in price to a good USB sound card, but the DAC is better than a sound card...

EDIT: Also, if you do end up purchasing a USB sound card, make sure that it does have an optical output.

LOL wow dude it sounds like you either work for the company that makes this or have some serious stock options in it. USB sound card is the best option no matter how many times you spam the same product on this thread

LOL! I wish! It is a good product which is why I feel confident recommending it.

How can you be confident that a USB sound card is better than a DAC (it does not have to be the Micca)?

Do you have experience with either? I do not see a sound card listed in your PC specs...

It might be beneficial for you to read up on what a DAC does.