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I have a monitor that I want to use as my 'TV' for my gaming system. I connect it via HDMI, so sound and video go through the monitor, but I want sound to my headphones, which travels via optical (S/PDIF) cable. The monitor (Dell U2713HM) has a 3.5mm audio jack on it for line out, but I couldn't find anything that simply plugs in an converts the analog audio signal to a digital one so I can plug in a S/PDIF cable. What sort of device do I need to do this? (I am not asking for shopping recommendations, merely what options allow this conversion. I would prefer the smallest option, as space is limited).
1hmm, thats odd - can't recall seeing headphones that use SPDIF... what're they? – Journeyman Geek – 2013-06-24T16:04:44.713
@JourneymanGeek Not simply headphones, but gaming headsets (they combine voice chat and surround sound). I realize I'd probably lose the surround sound capability, but all I really want is the audio – SSumner – 2013-06-24T17:19:35.707