Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro multiple s/pdif coax out?

crion · Sep 24, 2004, 12:19 PM

I'm wondering if it is possible to get several s/pdif coax out from Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro. What I'm looking for is something like the Hoontech DB-III bracket that works with Audigy1 and SBLive with one digital coax for front and one coax for surrounds.

Have anyone got any information regarding this on Audigy2 ZS, I know this is possible with the old creative cards but I would really like to use this new card for my new all digital hometheater since it has much better specs than my old SBLive.

PS. I really like the soundquality boost Kx driver gave my trusty SBlive, thankyou! DS.

**dj_stick** · Sep 24, 2004, 12:40 PM

if that card has the AD_EXT pinout, then yes you can use one of the hoontech i/o boards (with some limitations)
you will need to however, create a custom cable

crion · Sep 24, 2004, 12:53 PM

I see a mention of some sort of connector in a review:

""Internally" on the card, we can find the aforementioned MIDI/GamePort, AUX, S/PDIF and power supply in the shape of a 4-pin floppy connector."

Is this what you mean?

picture of the card:
http://www.nordichardware.com/review...gy2ZS/fram.jpg

**dj_stick** · Sep 24, 2004, 12:58 PM

that is the platinum ex/pro model, and is missing the header i am talking about
please see this thread

crion · Sep 24, 2004, 02:10 PM

Thanks, then I guess the Platinum is out of the equation.

You were referring to "some limitations" with the Hoontech DB-III bracket. Could you be a bit more specific?

Soundcard choice then boils down to this:
SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS PCI 7.1 Retail

Picture:
http://www.levi.cz/image/CreativeAudigy2ZS.jpg

crion · Sep 24, 2004, 09:15 PM

Well, SB Audigy 2 ZS bought. Damn I like the soundquality. I kept my old SBLive bracket and just drew two pair of cables (SPDIF and +5 to power the bracket). Will look into making my own 8 channel coax SPDIF bracket with good quality connectors and cables.

Thanks for your great support on this forum!

**dj_stick** · Sep 24, 2004, 11:08 PM

limitations
AUD_EXT on the live/audigy series has 3 s/pdif out and 2 in, where as the AD_EXT on the audigy 2 series only has 1 input

Sep 24, 2004, 12:19 PM	#1
crion DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro multiple s/pdif coax out? I'm wondering if it is possible to get several s/pdif coax out from Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro. What I'm looking for is something like the Hoontech DB-III bracket that works with Audigy1 and SBLive with one digital coax for front and one coax for surrounds. Have anyone got any information regarding this on Audigy2 ZS, I know this is possible with the old creative cards but I would really like to use this new card for my new all digital hometheater since it has much better specs than my old SBLive. PS. I really like the soundquality boost Kx driver gave my trusty SBlive, thankyou! DS.

Sep 24, 2004, 12:53 PM	Thread Starter #3
crion DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	I see a mention of some sort of connector in a review: ""Internally" on the card, we can find the aforementioned MIDI/GamePort, AUX, S/PDIF and power supply in the shape of a 4-pin floppy connector." Is this what you mean? picture of the card: http://www.nordichardware.com/review...gy2ZS/fram.jpg

Sep 24, 2004, 02:10 PM	Thread Starter #5
crion DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, then I guess the Platinum is out of the equation. You were referring to "some limitations" with the Hoontech DB-III bracket. Could you be a bit more specific? Soundcard choice then boils down to this: SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS PCI 7.1 Retail Picture: http://www.levi.cz/image/CreativeAudigy2ZS.jpg

Sep 24, 2004, 09:15 PM	Thread Starter #6
crion DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Well, SB Audigy 2 ZS bought. Damn I like the soundquality. I kept my old SBLive bracket and just drew two pair of cables (SPDIF and +5 to power the bracket). Will look into making my own 8 channel coax SPDIF bracket with good quality connectors and cables. Thanks for your great support on this forum!