| Use Case | Recommended? | |----------|--------------| | Connecting to a | ✅ Yes | | Connecting to a soundbar with optical input | ✅ Yes | | Connecting to an external DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) | ✅ Yes | | Regular PC speakers or headphones (3.5mm jack) | ❌ No (use Speakers/Headphones output) | | Monitor built-in speakers | ❌ Use HDMI audio instead |