Audigy2 NX standal

Hi,
I'm searching for a extern soundcard, which can encode pcm-sound to 5.-sound.
It should be possible to do this without a running computer. Friends told me that
the Soundblaster Extigy is able to do this. Is that right?
Is it also possible with the new Audigy 2 NX? (I also want ot play Audio-DVDs and
on my knowledge only the Audigy2, not the Extigy, can do that. Is this right?)
Any other solutions?
Greets
Karsten

Karsten,
The Sound Blaster Extigy can decode sound from DVDs, for instance if you want to output it over analog speakers, and can be used seperately from a PC. The Extigy cannot encode though, that is incorrect.
The Audigy 2 NX cannot be used to decode from external sources, and cannot be used in standalone mode.
Cat

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