Ptss,
I apologize, as this is probably my fault. Cerrot hates me from another thread. I don't know his intentions regarding this thread are genuine, or if he's just trying to get back at me.
Regardless. For computer audio, the vast majority of audiophiles use USB. Probably over 80%. Its considered the standard. They either get a USB DAC or a USB to SPDIF converter. Now, if Cerrot recommends getting a sound card and going SPDIF out on that, I don't see where that would be a bad sounding option either. In the end, you're doing the same thing. Like in other areas of audio, a well designed product will usually outperform a lesser design. So regardless of what connection you actually decide to go with, there will be good and bad sounding choices for every possible method.
It might not be a bad idea to call The Cable Company and have them send you a few options for you to try. But whatever you decide to do, you shouldn't have any problem finding a good sounding DAC, sound card or USB converter that doesn't cost a great deal of money.
