On the back of my magnavox 26 inch lcd tv, there is a "spdif out" what is this for?

Question

On the back of my magnavox 26 inch lcd tv, there is a "spdif out" what is this for?

Answer 1

SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is a digital audio format, and is also referred to as S/PDIF, S/P-DIF, and IEC 958 type II.

SPDIF is used for transporting stereo digital audio signals on PC audio cards, CD players, DVD players, car audio systems, and other systems which transmit or receive stereo digital audio

Answer 2

A common use for the S/PDIF interface is to carry compressed digital audio as defined by the standard IEC 61937. This mode is used to connect the output of a DVD player to a home theater receiver that supports Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound. Another common use is to carry uncompressed digital audio from a CD player to a receiver. This specification also allows for the coupling personal computer digital sound (if equipped) via optical or coax to Dolby or DTS capable receivers. ITSIO