Someone posted a similar thread, but he decided on new speakers...

What I want to do is run a cable from my Soundblaster Audigy 2's S/PDIF out to the optical in on my Yamaha receiver. I realize I'll have to buy a converter to get to optical and (assuming it's cheaper) do the conversion at the receiver end, but what do I do about the fact that A.) I have to convert from mini-plug at the sound card, and B.) get from my computer room, up through the attic, and down the wall to a jack at the receiver end in the game/entertainment room?

Rich