I just got a Samsung smart TV. Digital audio out is optical. Menu came set a PCM. There were other options but I didn't care at that point. Purchased a doo-dad that converts optical to coax and plugged it into a Tascam DA-30 MK2 Dat deck. Works like a charm. Way better than the analog output of my cable box.
How to convert TV optical output to XLR
I am looking at a new TV set that outputs digital audio via an optical cable and I need to input the optical cable into my Ayre AX-7e Integrated amplifier that takes XLR. It seems all new TV’s output using optical cable (and no longer use RCA plugs).
How do I convert the optical output to XLR? Does this extra step degrade the signal? Do you have any recommendations?
How do I convert the optical output to XLR? Does this extra step degrade the signal? Do you have any recommendations?