[vdr] Re: bitstreamout vs. AC3overDVB

[bernd_muc@gmx.de]

At 12:16 09.11.2004 +0100, Werner wrote:

> > after googling for the answer for a few hours without big success, maybe
> > someone here can describe the advantages/disadvantages/diffenrences 
> between
> > these two options to get AC3 over the J2 connector.
>
> Depends on your AV receiver as you may already have googled out ;^)
Well, yes, I figured that out  :-)

Two more specific questions then:

Do you still need an extra s/pdif sound card for bitstreamout or can it 
meanwhile be used without an extra card?
Do I always need alsa for bitstreamout?

Bernd