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I need a cheap DAC "Digital to Analog Coverter"

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 2:51 pm
by wevans
Finally bought an HD TV and the only audio output is for digital sound :hammer: I have analog wireless speakers outside for listening to the games, while watching through the windows "when we go out for smokes or just get to rambunctious for the interior" :-D so quality sound aint a priority, just being able to hear the announcers :thumbup: anyone know where ta find a cheap converter "all I've seen run around $70" :smt012 :beer:

Re: I need a cheap DAC "Digital to Analog Coverter"

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 3:02 pm
by Tom Keels
What type of digital output? COAX or SPIDIF?

Either way looks like 60 bucks and up unless you can find a cheap receiver somewhere that has a D/a converter in it.

http://www.thetwistergroup.com/store/cu ... &source=fr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: I need a cheap DAC "Digital to Analog Coverter"

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 3:45 pm
by wevans
SPIDIF, needs to output to RCA stereo or a mini jack :beer:

Re: I need a cheap DAC "Digital to Analog Coverter"

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 4:12 pm
by Tom Keels
That link I posted seems to be the cheapest I found. You really should be running it to a receiver and do the switching that way. I know that's more money, but in the long run it will be "less ghetto".

Re: I need a cheap DAC "Digital to Analog Coverter"

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 9:37 pm
by jsuber
WEVANS,
Post the brand of TV and model for us and I'll help you out from there.

You can PM if you want or email me at jeffsuber@yahoo.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: I need a cheap DAC "Digital to Analog Coverter"

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 9:57 pm
by Barhopr
Wevans, not to tip the apple cart too much, but why not just turn the volume up on the tv and crack the window a little. Or get some of those wireless headphones. Then you don't have to miss anything when have to go dispose of all those beers in the john. :-D

Re: I need a cheap DAC "Digital to Analog Coverter"

Posted: September 19th, 2008, 5:53 am
by wevans
Philips Flat TV 47PFL3603D 47" LCD Full HD 1080p with Pixel Plus HD
model #47PFL3603D/27

This is from their support page
https://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcb ... =US&slg=en#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

but, if I plug it into the headphone jack, the sound inside is muted :smt012

I guess I could just wait untill we get a satilite dish and use the audio output on the reciever for the wireless speakers :roll: :beer: