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If you are an audiophile using an external DAC to drive high-impedance headphones, you might use the Digital Output (Optical) to connect it.
When you select "Realtek Digital Output," your computer bypasses its internal converter entirely.
Using Realtek Digital Output is the superior choice under specific circumstances: 1. You Own a High-End External DAC or Receiver realtek digital output better
Analog signals degrade over long distances, losing high-frequency detail. Digital optical signals use light pulses, allowing you to run long cables to a home theater receiver across the room without any loss in quality.
How are they to your computer (USB, 3.5mm jack, optical, or HDMI)? If you are an audiophile using an external
Standard headphones and basic PC speakers do not have built-in DACs. They cannot decode a digital S/PDIF signal. If you select Realtek Digital Output in this scenario, you will hear absolute silence.
The short answer is , but it depends entirely on your audio setup. You Own a High-End External DAC or Receiver
If you are using standard speakers or headphones, stick with Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) Don't let the name fool you.