stereo receiver hooked up to the computer

[SgtMarshal]

I have a 5.1 stereo receiver hooked up to my computer through the 3.5mm headphones jack. I was wondering if there is a better way to connect the stereo to the computer, how are you guys doing it?

 

[Slick2500]

Optical cable is the best. S/PDIF You will never get 5.1 out of the receiver over 3.5mm.
Am I safe to assume you are using onboard audio? What motherboard do you have?

 

[SgtMarshal]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQ4E0ZI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I couldn't see what motherboard was installed. the receiver is a bit dated and dosent have a lot of input options.

 

[Slick2500]

Doesn't matter what motherboard it has its a laptop and doesn't have optical audio out I am sure.
Model of the stereo would help as well.
Get in chat yo.

 

[SgtMarshal]

the bed was calling my name last night, so I heeded. the stereo is a Kenwood VR 716. I traded like 2 boxes of ammo for it.