Digital Coax to Optical

[shappyss]

I have a hd digital cable box that outputs 5.1 SS through a digital coax cable. Problem is my a/v reciever only has optical inputs. Is there any way to convert one to the other?

 

[TuxCoder]

There are converters but the ones I remember seeing aren't too cheap (I think around $30). Also, I believe they need to be separately powered--another wall wart to find an open receptacle for.

I just wish all the manufacturers would just agree on optical.

 

[Carl B]

Yes, the digital audio thing seems to be all over the map. My Sony receiver only accepts digital audio from a coax connection. Fortunately, both my DVD player and DVD recorder offer both digital audio options out. Why this stuff isn't standardized is beyond me.

 

[Ransack]

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