
7string
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DonF said:The difference between the two is that the S/PDIF in/out is digital, and the analog RCA ins/outs are, well, analog.
If you have a digital source that provides S/PDIF connectivity, that's what you should use. If you have an analog source, use the RCA analog inputs. Using the S/PDIF input would allow you, for example, to use one of these (click), and still have your two analog inputs active for microphones, or whatever. Or you could add two very high-quality channels of A/D conversion with one of these (click). So, using S/PDIF and analog together, you can record or play back a total of four channels at once with the Audiophile.
Myself, I've only used the S/PDIF input a couple of times. Once to record some music off of a DVD, and another time to copy something from an old DAT tape. Worked like a champ in both cases.
Don
Well, everything seems to be working well so far with the tweaks and suggestions you have made. GREATLY appreciated! I checked out your 'clicks' and I wouldn't even know how to use the converter. Just one more thing to learn I guess. Thanks so much for all your help! I have a much better understanding of just what this card will do and how to use it now. And I'm enjoying every second of it! hahaha
Thanks Donf!