Connecting digital TV to analog speakers

[Overbeck]

I have an old pair of Fisher STA-381 stereo speakers with an
integrated stereo amplifier. They have been connected to a Sony
television with standard RCA audio cables. The TV has left/right
Output jacks and matches the speaker's amplifier left/right Input
jacks.

I just recently purchased a new Magnavox TV that only has SPDIF
digital output which is supposed to connect to a matching DIGITAL INN
jack on the rear of a Hi-Fi system. Of course, the speakers don't have
a Digital Inn jack.

Is there a way, converter cable or other means by which the TV can be
connected to the speakers?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[MiNe 109]

In article . com>,
Overbeck > wrote:

> I have an old pair of Fisher STA-381 stereo speakers with an
> integrated stereo amplifier. They have been connected to a Sony
> television with standard RCA audio cables. The TV has left/right
> Output jacks and matches the speaker's amplifier left/right Input
> jacks.
>
> I just recently purchased a new Magnavox TV that only has SPDIF
> digital output which is supposed to connect to a matching DIGITAL INN
> jack on the rear of a Hi-Fi system. Of course, the speakers don't have
> a Digital Inn jack.
>
> Is there a way, converter cable or other means by which the TV can be
> connected to the speakers?
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Yes, a digital-analog converter (DAC) is what you need. It's not a big
product category these days. They come built-in with home theater
receivers.

Stephen

[ScottW]

"MiNe 109" > wrote in message
...
> In article . com>,
> Overbeck > wrote:
>
>> I have an old pair of Fisher STA-381 stereo speakers with an
>> integrated stereo amplifier. They have been connected to a Sony
>> television with standard RCA audio cables. The TV has left/right
>> Output jacks and matches the speaker's amplifier left/right Input
>> jacks.
>>
>> I just recently purchased a new Magnavox TV that only has SPDIF
>> digital output which is supposed to connect to a matching DIGITAL INN
>> jack on the rear of a Hi-Fi system. Of course, the speakers don't have
>> a Digital Inn jack.
>>
>> Is there a way, converter cable or other means by which the TV can be
>> connected to the speakers?
>>
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Yes, a digital-analog converter (DAC) is what you need. It's not a big
> product category these days. They come built-in with home theater
> receivers.
>
I stumbled on a forum discussing this and they said this was
the cheapest available solution.....
and you get headphones that you may not want.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2217094&CatId=2384

Probably get a used HT receiver at your nearest pawn shop for less.

ScottW

[Arny Krueger]

"ScottW" > wrote in message

> "MiNe 109" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article
>> . com>,
>> Overbeck > wrote:
>>> I have an old pair of Fisher STA-381 stereo speakers
>>> with an integrated stereo amplifier. They have been
>>> connected to a Sony television with standard RCA audio
>>> cables. The TV has left/right Output jacks and matches
>>> the speaker's amplifier left/right Input jacks.
>>>
>>> I just recently purchased a new Magnavox TV that only
>>> has SPDIF digital output which is supposed to connect
>>> to a matching DIGITAL INN jack on the rear of a Hi-Fi
>>> system. Of course, the speakers don't have a Digital
>>> Inn jack. Is there a way, converter cable or other means by which
>>> the TV can be connected to the speakers?
>>>
>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Yes, a digital-analog converter (DAC) is what you need.
>> It's not a big product category these days. They come
>> built-in with home theater receivers.
>>
> I stumbled on a forum discussing this and they said this
> was the cheapest available solution.....
> and you get headphones that you may not want.
>
> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2217094&CatId=2384

Neat find!

> Probably get a used HT receiver at your nearest pawn shop
> for less.

Perhaps.

[Overbeck]

Many thanks for the suggestions. I've heard of DAC units but didn't
know they were so expensive!!!

Think I'll haunt a few pawn shops for a HT receiver as suggested.

Thanks again,

Overbeck


On Jul 10, 6:37 pm, Overbeck > wrote:
> I have an old pair of Fisher STA-381 stereo speakers with an
> integrated stereo amplifier. They have been connected to a Sony
> television with standard RCA audio cables. The TV has left/right
> Output jacks and matches the speaker's amplifier left/right Input
> jacks.
>
> I just recently purchased a new Magnavox TV that only has SPDIF
> digital output which is supposed to connect to a matching DIGITAL INN
> jack on the rear of a Hi-Fi system. Of course, the speakers don't have
> a Digital Inn jack.
>
> Is there a way, converter cable or other means by which the TV can be
> connected to the speakers?
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.