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I've recently reformatted my computer and decided to try out Linux. I'm running a dual boot system with WinXP and Ubuntu 10.10. For some reason Ubuntu is not recognising my onboard SPDIF output. It works fine in XP. I've tried installing the linux drivers from my mobo manufacturer's website to no avail. At the moment I'm only able to run sound from the analog outputs of my motherboard, which means I can't use my DAC. I don't want to do this for obvious reasons.
Anyway, I figured it'd be easy to just get a plug and play USB to SPDIF converter that Linux will recognise and then plug my DAC into that. It seems many of the converters are running special drivers which are likely written for Windows or OSX. I was wondering if there are any Ubuntu/Linux users out there that have had success with any USB to SPDIF converters without having to mess around with the terminal, etc. If so, please let me know the products that qualify.
I don't need hi rez conversion...standard 44.1 is fine with me. Cheap is good.
Thanks
Anyway, I figured it'd be easy to just get a plug and play USB to SPDIF converter that Linux will recognise and then plug my DAC into that. It seems many of the converters are running special drivers which are likely written for Windows or OSX. I was wondering if there are any Ubuntu/Linux users out there that have had success with any USB to SPDIF converters without having to mess around with the terminal, etc. If so, please let me know the products that qualify.
I don't need hi rez conversion...standard 44.1 is fine with me. Cheap is good.
Thanks
