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DAC/external soundcard with optical output for watching movies with 5.1 sound

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I want to watch movies with 5.1 sound on my laptop using my current amplifier.

Problem 1: Since the HDMI connectors of my amplifier are broken the only way to connect to it is via spdif (optical and coaxial) or analog. Problem 2: My laptop has no spdif output. Only jack (stereo) or USB.

I've been looking on Amazon, etc. but nowhere it is made clear that is actualy runs with linux or that is produces 5.1 sound.

So I'm looking for a device (DAC, external soundcard, etc.) that works with linux (Kubuntu 22.10) and produces 5.1 sound. If possible it should have a headphones and mic connection, but this is not a must.

Kind regards, Chris

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You're better off asking in audio communities rather than OS ones. For example on the Ardour forum, this question was asked and a couple of recommendations given. https://discourse.ardour.org/t/usb-soundcard-with-spdif/101670
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