Does anybody know how this is done?
On my laptop I have a SPDIF output Jack (stereo headphone jack 1/8 inch). What i want to do is connected it to my Amplifier.
My amplifier has both a 2.1ch input (which is what i can connect the spdif jack out too) as well as a 5.1 ch input.
The 5.1 ch input looks something like this
Front (R L) Rear (R L) S. Woofer, Center - white and red RCA connectors.
Does anybody know of a way to connect my single SPDIF output jack into these 6 white/red inputs on my amplifier?
many thanks!
Hi Nick,
Most laptops with integrated audio don't have discreet outputs for 6 channels, but that's not a universal statement. It really depends on what notebook you have. My guess is that if yours is 6 channel capable, the adapter would have came with it.
Assuming 6-channel output is not possible with your notebook's internal audio chip, you can forego the integrated sound and opt to pick up Creative Lab's Audigy 2 ZS PCMCIA audio card. I personally own one of these for my notebook, and it works great. It comes with a 6 channel breakout cable that will plug into the 5.1 direct input on your home audio system.
Thanks Matt,
That makes sense. My laptop is an ASUS A7JC
I know think that it can only output DTS sound out of its SPDIF Audio Port. I dont think i can get 5.1 sound from the DTS.
I think my best bet would be to get something like
this or this and connect it up to an amplifier that supports DTS and has a digital in connection (TOSLink or RCA)