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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.
Those TOSLINK connections are stereo only or if you have an external AC3
decoder, then you could pull out a 5.1 (I've heard that they may have had
some problems with this and that the feature might be temporarily
unavailable). Either way, that particular connector is a far cry from your
24-channel requirement.
Best wishes,
Ico