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Macbooks optical output
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richwig83
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May 17, 2007, 06:41 AM
 
Just wondering... does the optical output on macbooks provide 5.1 surround or is it purely stereo optical digital???
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May 17, 2007, 07:10 AM
 
It's 5.1 if the signal is. In other words you're only going to get surround sound through a program like DVD Player. It won't create a "virtual" surround sound like some sound cards can.
     
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May 17, 2007, 03:39 PM
 
Great thats what i wanted to hear.... thanks!!!!!!!!
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