Hello All, I have a question about connecting PC audio to AV receiver.
Currently I use old Sony DAV-S550, connected to PC by 2RCA to 3.5mm cable and the main problem is that only 2 speakers and the sub-woofer are working out of 5.1 set.
I would like to change it to digital connection, but I’m not sure about couple of things:
1. What is the difference between Toslink and Coaxial output\input? Which one is better?
2. If my motherboard doesn’t have any digital audio output, what is a better solution: changing the motherboard for the one that has it or getting a sound card with it?
3. What is the minimum number of audio channels that sound card should have? Is it very important for sound quality?
4. I’m planning to buy a second hand AV receiver (for around £100) and again; shall I get one with Toslink, Coaxial input or both?
5. Can anyone recommend a good AV receiver for under £100 (second hand) for a PC, mainly to watch DVD movies? What brands are good and which one I should avoid?
Currently I use old Sony DAV-S550, connected to PC by 2RCA to 3.5mm cable and the main problem is that only 2 speakers and the sub-woofer are working out of 5.1 set.
I would like to change it to digital connection, but I’m not sure about couple of things:
1. What is the difference between Toslink and Coaxial output\input? Which one is better?
2. If my motherboard doesn’t have any digital audio output, what is a better solution: changing the motherboard for the one that has it or getting a sound card with it?
3. What is the minimum number of audio channels that sound card should have? Is it very important for sound quality?
4. I’m planning to buy a second hand AV receiver (for around £100) and again; shall I get one with Toslink, Coaxial input or both?
5. Can anyone recommend a good AV receiver for under £100 (second hand) for a PC, mainly to watch DVD movies? What brands are good and which one I should avoid?