SPDIF Optical to RCA adapter

[Ionizer86]

From my understanding, Shuttle XPC's such as the SN45G only come with optical SPDIF digital sound out. My speakers take coaxial/RCA SPDIF sound input. I found a site that carries an adapter, but they charge $20+ about $4 more for ground shipping. Any cheaper place to get such an adapter?

 

[kaizersose]

not worth it. the quality of the sound from the converter will be no better than that of your mobo's own analogue output.

 

[Ionizer86]

So even though the input and outputs are both digital, the sound quality will deteriorate a lot?

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Ionizer86
So even though the input and outputs are both digital, the sound quality will deteriorate a lot?

No, that idiot doesn't know wtf he's talking about. It's a digital converter, the signal remains digital. There will be no degredation of sound. That's really not that expensive for such a nice clean looking unit.

 

[john433i]

Radio shack carries one for $14.99 instore.

 

[Ionizer86]

Nebor, thanks. Very reassuring to know that digital-->digital results in no degredation.

John433i: beautiful! $15 isn't bad at all. I should have thought of checking out the Radio Shack Looks like I'll buy one as soon as I get my SN45G