Ars Technica

Any difference between using SPDIF and analog output from an HTPC and receiver?

So I'm building a new HTPC. Currently mine doesn't have enough HP to do hi-def well enough for my tastes. Anyway, I find myself slot limited as in my mobo has SPDIF output but via a header which ...
Hackaday

FPGA Generated SPDIF Output

[Mike Field] just finished implementing SPDIF generation on an FPGA. SPDIF is an industry standard for transmitting digital audio signals; the acronym stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect ...
Hackaday

ESP32 Decodes S/PDIF Like A Boss (Or Any Regular Piece Of Hi-Fi Equipment)

S/PDIF has been around for a long time; it’s still a really great way to send streams of digital audio from device A to device B. [Nathan Ladwig] has got the ESP32 decoding SPDIF quite effectively, ...
Ars Technica

Audigy SPDIF Output to Minidisc Problems

Anoy hoy!<P>I just bought an AR optical cable so I could make use of the digital output on my Audigy card (for digital recording on my MZ-R37 Minidisc). <P>Up to this point, I was able to use the ...
GIZBOT

What is SPDIF and how should you use it

SPDIF stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interface. This interface allows digital audio to be transmitted. As the name suggests, Sony and Philips were involved with developing the primary design of the ...