Creative Soundblaster Extigy External & Logitech Z-5

I have the above sound card and speaker system and I'm wondering if using an optical cable that goes from the extigy to the speaker system is a good way to hook the two up. I have no idea if optical cables are all the same and want to know if I can purchase any optical cable that will work. Any advice will greatly help me. ThanksDennis

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there.
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(This device is not configured correctly. (Code ))
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ThaDanus wrote:
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--> there is another solution available -->
http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=soundblaster&message.id=272
You can also go through this mod --> http://www.tech-pc.co.uk/audigy-2.php --> you be able to get
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Hi
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