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Audio Output

How do I connect my new HD LCD TV optical audio output to my hi-fi prehistoric but Very Good Hi-Fi?

I have a new TV - But do not check out the audio before I took it home - so I think that a single optical digital audio output. Now I want to connect my hi-fi stereo. (The sound quality of TV is very poor.) Is there a way to link the new and old? Rod

HDTV is a 5.1 system. Television can not supply a Stereo System unless you've left / right output jacks Audio. You need version 5.1 of the receiving system and a set box 5.1 Speakers to be compatible with the television. Move the stereo in another room and find a name brand $ 500 "for television. Sure the system of currency board has a great receiver with many black ties of parts, self-subwoofer and 5 small speakers monitoring style. Do not be tempted by the shit "home theater" marketed by Sony, Philips, Samsung, et al. because these channels do not usually accept external sources. Basically, it pays tribute to DVD players. I put a link to a $ 380 and 600 $ Version of some decent Onkyo systems. While stakeholders are inexpensive and accurate than your speakers music - they actually do decent work in television and film soundtracks.

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