Optical to Analogue (L/R) Converter Box

JasonWatkins · 26-03-2013, 00:03

Getting Tivo on Friday and rather frustrated to find that it's only got an optical out for surround sound and my ancient durabrand (from asda..) surround sound isn't up to scratch.

I have, however, literally just seen that these things are available ..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Op...item48488f2173

.. and was wondering if anyone knew if they are any good ?. I should stress here that i'm in no way any kind of audiophile or anything like that, so the likes of DTS or 5.1 quality or anything like that really isn't a concern for me at all. I'm just interested in whether or not it will do the job and allow me to continue to use my existing system to get working surround sound ?

There's also this as well, which is an even cheaper option ..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scart-Adapte...9149624&sr=8-8

I should point out that my TV does have the RCA Audio sockets, but, for some reason, they don't seem to work. Obviously if I can resolve that issue then it's problem generally solved, but these are two other solutions I suppose.

Cheers

JasonWatkins · 26-03-2013, 00:36

And another question .. this picture shows part of the back of my telly.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2yvv681.jpg

Can the COAX(Audio Out) connector be used with a converter for an RCA-based surround system?

This adapter ..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Switchable-S...8328387&sr=8-2

.. actually does appear to be the one I'll need though, as it's actually recommended by someone on the Virgin Tivo Forum.

Nigel Goodwin · 26-03-2013, 09:09

The SCART adaptor seems the beast (and cheapest) way to go.

The coaxial out is digital (same as optical - just minus the LED).

JasonWatkins · 26-03-2013, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

The SCART adaptor seems the beast (and cheapest) way to go.

The coaxial out is digital (same as optical - just minus the LED).

Thankyou

I've ordered the SCART adaptor now, so hopefully it'll do the trick.

JasonWatkins · 28-03-2013, 17:17

Just thought i'd follow up for the sake of reference in case anyone in the future finds themselves googling for the same problem.

Got the SCART adapter today and tested it out on my Sky Box and it works like an absolute charm so really can't see any problems with it doing the same on the TiVo box tomorrow.

26-03-2013, 00:03	#1
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Optical to Analogue (L/R) Converter Box Getting Tivo on Friday and rather frustrated to find that it's only got an optical out for surround sound and my ancient durabrand (from asda..) surround sound isn't up to scratch. I have, however, literally just seen that these things are available .. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Op...item48488f2173 .. and was wondering if anyone knew if they are any good ?. I should stress here that i'm in no way any kind of audiophile or anything like that, so the likes of DTS or 5.1 quality or anything like that really isn't a concern for me at all. I'm just interested in whether or not it will do the job and allow me to continue to use my existing system to get working surround sound ? There's also this as well, which is an even cheaper option .. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scart-Adapte...9149624&sr=8-8 I should point out that my TV does have the RCA Audio sockets, but, for some reason, they don't seem to work. Obviously if I can resolve that issue then it's problem generally solved, but these are two other solutions I suppose. Cheers

26-03-2013, 00:36	#2
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	And another question .. this picture shows part of the back of my telly. http://i46.tinypic.com/2yvv681.jpg Can the COAX(Audio Out) connector be used with a converter for an RCA-based surround system? This adapter .. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Switchable-S...8328387&sr=8-2 .. actually does appear to be the one I'll need though, as it's actually recommended by someone on the Virgin Tivo Forum.

26-03-2013, 09:09	#3
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	The SCART adaptor seems the beast (and cheapest) way to go. The coaxial out is digital (same as optical - just minus the LED).

26-03-2013, 09:35	#4
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin The SCART adaptor seems the beast (and cheapest) way to go. The coaxial out is digital (same as optical - just minus the LED). Thankyou I've ordered the SCART adaptor now, so hopefully it'll do the trick.

28-03-2013, 17:17	#5
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Just thought i'd follow up for the sake of reference in case anyone in the future finds themselves googling for the same problem. Got the SCART adapter today and tested it out on my Sky Box and it works like an absolute charm so really can't see any problems with it doing the same on the TiVo box tomorrow.

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