I am looking to upgrade my stereo system in my room to a full "Home Theater" set up by PHILIPS. With PHILIPS ceasing their export to Australia during this economic crisis I can get a $1000AUD system for $550AUD, so why not lol. The system I am looking at getting is the PHILIPS HTS3568DW/98.
Currently my audio system consists of a 2.0 Altec Lansing system (front speakers) and a Pioneer A390 mini HiFi system (rear speakers, via AUX connection).
This PHILIPS system I am looking at getting will connect to my PC via a Digital Coaxial connector which my motherboard has. I would really like to keep my Altec Lansing system as my front speakers cos they are perfect for hooking my headphones into plus they are really good speakers.
My question for you is, is it possible to connect my Altec Lansing speakers via an Analog connection and the PHILIPS system via a Digital Coaxial connector and still be able to play the same audio through both sets at the same time. I have a bad feeling that the Digital Coaxial connection will override the Analog signal.
I can't find anything in my motherboard manual about this nor on the website and DFI wont return my emails so I am turning to you guys.
I know you are probably thinking that I should ditch the Altecs but they are dear to me cos my late grandfather brought them for me plus they are awesome speakers and are very convenient.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Tb4o-