[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]

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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/applicati...094&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/applicati...094&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.