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digital S/PDIF vs. analogue output to receiver/sub with REW


Just wanted to check that it is ok to use the S/PDIF output from my soundcard, rather than the analogue output, when using REW. I output in PCM 2 channel, which I understand is uncompressed, to my receiver which then passes the converted analogue output to the sub via the RCA sub output.

I have compared the soundcard calibration of the S/PDIF output with the analogue output and the main difference is that the S/PDIF curve is flatter (more extended) at the lower and upper frequencies.

Does anyone know if it is better, worse or no different to use the S/PDIF over analogue output?

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