[linux-audio-user] PCI Express or Firewire interface with TOSLINK

[Thomas Ilnseher]

Richard Edward Horner wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've been unable to find an interface that fits this bill. I'm hoping
> that either someone can recommend an interface that fits the bill or
> definitively tell me that one does not exist.
>
> I'm looking for either a PCI Express or Firewire interface that has AT
> LEAST 16 channels in and out (preferably 24) of lightpipe (TOSLINK)
> I/O that works in Linux as I'm wondering if it's possible to use an
> 02R96 with one of the new Mac Pros (which do not have any standard PCI
> slots). They come with TOSLINK I/O but it's only one port in and out
> and I imagine they probably aren't working in Linux yet.
I _imagine_ that they are implemented using intel's chipset,
so they might run with the sound_hda module.

But that is only an assumption !
>
> Thanks, Rich(ard)