[Nthusiast]

Simple question which is better for dd5.1 and/or dts? I will be going out to a Harmon Kardon avr-120.


Thanx

 

[Jeffrey]

I believe the performance of these cards is identical. Others might be able to point out differences, but I know of only two.


The audiophile uses a dongle for cable attachment. There are more connectors, but I think they are midi or some other non-hometheater connection.


The Audiophile has coaxial digital out only. The Dio has both coaxial and optical outs.


I have one of each of these cards, and cannot tell the difference in sound quality. BTW, the on board DACs must be pretty darn good. I use the analog out on the Dio to listen to ripped APE files, and the sound is very good.

 

[Nthusiast]

Thanks. That's what I was hoping.


By the way after researching these cards on this board I am still curious about the DTS / DD5.1 playback on these cards - Do you need to convert the audio on the HTPC or through an external receiver?

 

[Karnis]

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Originally posted by Nthusiast Thanks. That's what I was hoping. By the way after researching these cards on this board I am still curious about the DTS / DD5.1 playback on these cards - Do you need to convert the audio on the HTPC or through an external receiver?

External receiver via digital output.

BTW I have the Delta Dio & love it. Sounds great. Don't let anyone tell you that all sound cards/SPDIF sound the same. I don't even use my SB Live anymore. It sounds flat and pinched by comparison.