sirpilf Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 what is the difference? i know my computer has "spdif" and it looks like an optical out but i guess it isnt, so whats the point of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadeclaw Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 SP/DIF means SonyPhilips/DigitalInterFace. It denotes the protocol and the data-format. All consumer-equipment with this connector can talk to each other. However, the naming varies a lot: Inputs: SPDIF In == Optical In == Digital In Outputs: SPDIF Out == Optical Out == Digital Out The standard connector is the well known TosLink connector, that black rectangular thingy. If it is an output, it has a red light in it. Portable equipment usually has a 3.5mm plug instead, often combined with Line-In, which isn't a problem, as optical cables have plastic plugs. Suitable cables are available at your local HiFi-Shop. Note: Digital out is inactive on a computer, if the required soundcard-driver isn't installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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