My music server (an old desktop PC) finally died and I'm looking to build a new box to replace it. Due to the age of my receiver, I need the new server to output digital audio via an S/PDIF coaxial ...

On its own, your computer can't make a sound. Digital data from audio and video files needs to be turned into something that our ears can hear, and this requires specialized hardware and sophisticated ...

Dolby Digital output turns your Apple TV 4K into a theater. It delivers rich, multi-channel audio with formats like Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 that seamlessly integrate with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Astell&Kern has announced the PD10, a new digital audio ...

Apple introduced its new MacBook Pros late last week with emphasis on their redesigned bodies and the advanced OLED display panel that gives them obvious distinction from their predecessors. However, ...

Astell&Kern (A&K) has released a new version of its flagship portable digital audio player that is even more portable and more affordable. The A&K A&Ultima SP3000M takes virtually every feature found ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The SP4000 is the brand's first DAP that runs a full ...

Budget digital audio players can now deliver premium features which were once exclusive to flagship models. From the $60 FiiO Snowsky Echo Mini to the $129 Shanling M0 Pro, this list sheds light on 6 ...

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Compact; includes analog 1/8-inch stereo headphone jack and optical digital-audio jack adapter; Dolby Digital 5.1 pass-through; simulates surround sound through headphones; impressive audio quality; ...

What is a sound card? A sound card is a computer component responsible for generating and recording audio. It enables users to connect analog speakers, headphones and microphones to their computer.

Additionally, the system profiler's report on the 13-inch MacBook Pro has no listing for S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Output, while the 2012 and 2015 Retina MacBook Pro models do. AppleInsider ...