- Jan 28, 2005
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I have a Xtrememusic card, that has a wonderful sound using the analog outputs to 3 Sonic Impact T-Amps. Now, I'm curious about using the digital out to a Panasonic SA-XR55 digital amp/receiver. I know I would lose the CMSS, but the Panasonic can do it's own synthesis of surround. I'm interested in knowing from users about the pros and cons of using the digital out or analog outs. I know the quality of the Xtrememusic DACs are good.
If I choose to use the digital out, I could just use the motherboard onboard digital out, although only in DVD modes does it do a true bitperfect pass through. In stereo mode, it's still using some of Windows to mix the sound.I could also use the digital out of the creative card. Seems like a shame to bypass all of that nice analog the card is capable of
Oh yeah, anyone know if a old Creative Live 5.1 I/O panel will work with a Xtrememusic card?
Thanks
If I choose to use the digital out, I could just use the motherboard onboard digital out, although only in DVD modes does it do a true bitperfect pass through. In stereo mode, it's still using some of Windows to mix the sound.I could also use the digital out of the creative card. Seems like a shame to bypass all of that nice analog the card is capable of
Oh yeah, anyone know if a old Creative Live 5.1 I/O panel will work with a Xtrememusic card?
Thanks