Computer Audio Asylum

RE: Most laptops

104.60.35.252

Dawnrazor

In Reply to: RE: Most laptops posted by E-Stat on October 16, 2024 at 07:38:56

Weird. I can't recall seeing that on my last laptop, must have missed it. But the OP never mentions laptops. His issue is lacking a PCI connector on his current pc and he needs a PCI-E adapter or a new card. Not sure he has an optical in so USB is probably the best option. Is there an optical to usb converter?

Cut to razor sounding violins

Follow Ups:

You are correct - AbeCollins 06:46:04 10/17/24 (6)
Most laptops and desktop PC's do not have Optical-In (a few have Optical-Out via combo 3.5mm jack).
All personal computers in the past 25 years or so have USB. Best to go with an ADC converter device that outputs directly to USB vs having to kludge another converter into the chain. Totally unnecessary if you choose USB to begin with.
See my post to the OP.

Edits: 10/17/24
- Actually - E-Stat 14:04:33 10/17/24 (5)
  the Parasound you mentioned is available now for $150!
  
  Previous HP work laptops had the combo jack. The optical part is most certainly an input device for microphones but just learned is mono only. So that would not be acceptable.
  
  The ZPhono is a great suggestion especially at the current price.
  - Actually Not - AbeCollins 06:59:49 10/18/24 (4)
    The zPhono is not the same as the zPhono USB. Their product naming can be a little confusing unless you dig deeper. The zPhono is just a phono preamp with no controls on the front. The zPhono USB is a phono preamp, line level preamp, with internal ADC and USB output (to the computer). Plus it has various controls on the front panel. Still, a bargain at $250 for an all-in-one ADC solution for digitizing vinyl.
    zPhono
    
    zPhono
    
    zPhono USB
    
    zPhono USB
    
    Edits: 10/18/24 10/18/24 10/18/24
    - Gotcha - E-Stat 07:04:03 10/18/24 (3)
      All depends upon his budget.
      - RE: Gotcha - AbeCollins 07:06:09 10/18/24 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Gotcha posted by E-Stat on October 18, 2024 at 07:04:03
        
        Not really a budget issue. One product will digitize vinyl. The other will not.
        
        What I meant - E-Stat 07:07:56 10/18/24 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Gotcha posted by AbeCollins on October 18, 2024 at 07:06:09
        
        was the OP's objective which he never seemed to state. Especially for vinyl not worthy of the playing on his system.
        
        Gotcha - AbeCollins 07:19:10 10/18/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: What I meant posted by E-Stat on October 18, 2024 at 07:07:56
        
        nt
Last sentence in previous post -nt - E-Stat 09:28:23 10/16/24 (1)
- RE: Last sentence in previous post -nt - Dawnrazor 09:33:09 10/16/24 (0)
  "If not, there are converter boxes."
  
  This one? Where are you finding an optical to usb converter?
  
  Cut to razor sounding violins

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Sonic Craft