Gordont(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Saturday, 2nd March 2002, 14:24
Howdy folks ,
I have a possible problem , I am buying an "XBOX" console when they launch , but they have an optical output for 5.1 . My problem is that even though I have a Sony S300 dvd system with 5.1 , I don`t think it has an optical input point , any suggestions as to how I can work around this ?
Gor
RE: Optical Link for 5.1 prob
gingerone(Elite) posted this on Saturday, 2nd March 2002, 14:32
Unless the XBOX has a coaxial output for your s300 then you`re knackered!! This is the drawback of all in one systems I`m afraid, they are not designed with an upgrade path in mind!!
RE: Optical Link for 5.1 prob
Gordont(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Saturday, 2nd March 2002, 15:34
I presume then there is no "magic box" that converts optical to any other use (something with mirrors i imagine!) . OK , so basically if I want 5.1 I have to buy something. Is there a small , cheap "magic box" available out there ???!!!?? Please!!!
Gor
RE: Optical Link for 5.1 prob
clayts(Elite) posted this on Saturday, 2nd March 2002, 15:39
Yes there is - £20 from http://www.keene.co.uk - either optical to coaxial or vice versa (well, one of each - it ain`t that clever !)
RE: Optical Link for 5.1 prob
Gordont(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Saturday, 2nd March 2002, 17:46
Thanks clayts , I have tried their site but can`t seem to find this item is it in their adapters & connectors section as I can`t see it!! Can you be a bit of help again
Gor
RE: Optical Link for 5.1 prob
clayts(Elite) posted this on Saturday, 2nd March 2002, 18:34
Hmm, you`re right - doesn`t seem to be online.
Essentially you want item KAOC (optical to coaxial audio convertor) which is £20.
