Kind of maddening that lots of small devices will output SPDIF but not as many accept SPDIF. In my case I have a good sound interface that accepts one optical and one SPDIF, but one at a time. And one computer whose motherboard accepts SPDIF.
I just had an Aha! moment that might work as a cheap solution. That's one of those TV switching boxes you see at Vinnie's for 75 cents. I've got one or two on hand. The idea is one of the colors is used for SPDIF and you can just hit the switch to change. Not automatic but better than no ideas.
Having said that, I've got to get a SPDIF bar for that old ASUS motherboard, but will let you know if it doesn't work.
But if you have ideas, heck, say the word..
I just had an Aha! moment that might work as a cheap solution. That's one of those TV switching boxes you see at Vinnie's for 75 cents. I've got one or two on hand. The idea is one of the colors is used for SPDIF and you can just hit the switch to change. Not automatic but better than no ideas.
Having said that, I've got to get a SPDIF bar for that old ASUS motherboard, but will let you know if it doesn't work.
But if you have ideas, heck, say the word..