Get those amps plugged in with digital :D

[Zirax]

I have an ageing Philips surround sound system (LX-300) for use on my main pc (about 4-500 when new). Now I also have a Cambridge audio DAB500 receiver. For years these were hooked up by analogue connectors. The audio sounded deadened/muffled and the sub has never kicked as much as I hoped. I put it down to the amp/speakers not being that expensive.

I was moving some bits around today and realised that my units can connect digitally. I don't have a spare optical cable, so I am using a phono digital connection. Simply bloody hell !! The whole system has come alive. The music has sooo so much more top and low end, there is just so much more content. I think i'll be hooking up my pc with optical outputs now (driver issue previously).

So if anyone has an amp knocking around, do switch over as the difference could be a lot more than you think. This unit will also act as a good receiver so in the future I could connect up a power amp with better speakers.