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

-----Original Message----- From: linux-audio-user-bounces(a)music.columbia.edu [mailto:linux-audio- user-bounces(a)music.columbia.edu] On Behalf Of Thomas Ilnseher Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 6:13 AM To: A list for linux audio users Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] PCI Express or Firewire interface with TOSLINK 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.