Digital out to analog speak

I have just bought a new Audigy 2 ZS, but I have a question regarding the possible use of the digital out of the card for my Logitech 560 speakers, with some kind og adabter/converter, as I find it to be quite a hassle to crawl under my desk everytime I have to use my headset.
I have read that I can use an adabter for my Line Out and 2, but that is lovering the sound on the one that the headset is connected to, so I really don't like that option, as that isn't ideal when gaming and using speakers.

Jutapa wrote
Hi This may become quite expensi've (thought). You need an adapter to split signal (from output to dig speakers and DAC) so you do not have to swap cables when changing between speakers/headphones, and a DAC to convert signal from digital to analog. DAC must be capable to convert multi channel input into 2 channel stereo output. You find available devices by googling. .jtp
As I see it, I need a device that will make it possible to get my analog speaker witch has two connectors, that tight now occupies the Line Out and 2 on my soundcard, making it impossible to connect my headset at the same time, unless I find a way to use the Digital output
I also don't understand why it's not possible to use the many "pins" on the soundcard, for my headset, as I would guess that when you buy a Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum , you get some sort of cable that goes from these "pins" to the front panel? I would really like to be able to use these "pins" to connect my CoolerMaster Stacker I/O Panel http://www.coolermaster.com/index.ph...0+CM%20Stacker
Message Edited by Blind-Goose on 04-7-2005 02:37 PM

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