Best Sound Card with S/PDIF Output Under $100?

slavenpatrick

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Aug 8, 2012
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I have a nicer shelf system with a spare "optical in." I would love to use that input for my PC to add some nice speakers to my digital library. What is the best way to go for a sound card with an optical out?

Xonar DGX? (or DG)
Sound Blaster Z?
Xonar U7?

I would love to keep it under $100 (I have another "real" sound system in another room, and I just can't justify spending more than that for a second sound system).

Thanks!