Analog or Digital??

[SAH]

I've just replaced my exisitng DVD ROM unit and replaced it with a DVD RW unit on my desktop and I've noticed that there are 2 sockets at the rear, one for analog audio (4 pins) and the other for digital audio (2 pins) this might seem a silly question, but is there any advantage between the two, as my DVD ROM unit had previously been connected via the analog socket....

[kempie]

Provided your soundcard also has an internal digital audio input (SPDIF) it provides a means of transmitting the audio without the need of conversion to an analogue signal.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/82

[SAH]

Thanks Kempie that url is really useful! I'd better check my soundcard first though....