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Anyone using the digital optical out on their iMac?
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harrisjamieh
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Apr 12, 2006, 06:39 AM
 
I am in the market for some new speakers, and have my eyes set on a pair of Creative Labs MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D speakers. They have a digital optical input, and I thought this was a great chance to take advantage of using the optical out on my iMac CD. If I go down this route, will the optical output give all system sounds etc, or will I just hear DVD playback sound and sound from other apps like iTunes?

In other words, are there any disadvantages in using digital optical out?

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Apr 12, 2006, 07:16 AM
 
Originally Posted by harrisjamieh
If I go down this route, will the optical output give all system sounds etc, or will I just hear DVD playback sound and sound from other apps like iTunes?
The former. The output is the same, only digital.
     
   
 
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