Ok; This makes sense. And as I read my motherboard manual, I see that the spdif _is_ only an output. I think I will get the Audiophile 2496 instead. Thanks. --- On Fri, 4/22/11, Arnold Krille <arnold@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > [...] But be aware: - Many motherboards only have spdif > output, no input. Sometimes an input is available as two-pin connector > on the board meant for connecting the cd. - The motherboards > word-clock might not be the most stable one and there is probably no > way to sync it to an external source if needed. - If you want spdif > (either from a delta or from your motherboard) _and_ the anlog io from > your delta at the same time, you have find a way to sync the clocks. > And then its easier to just buy the delta66. Or the 1010 to get more > io... _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user