You will need a DAC that accepts optical aka toslink and has XLR outputs. Or you could use RCA to XLR cables or use one of the single-ended inputs on the Ayre. But as far as I can tell, the Arye does NOT accept digital inputs, where toslink, co-ax, aes/ebu, ATT, or I2S. OTOH, you may be able to get an analog audio signal from your cable box.
How to convert TV optical output to XLR
I am looking at a new TV set that outputs digital audio via an optical cable and I need to input the optical cable into my Ayre AX-7e Integrated amplifier that takes XLR. It seems all new TV’s output using optical cable (and no longer use RCA plugs).
How do I convert the optical output to XLR? Does this extra step degrade the signal? Do you have any recommendations?
How do I convert the optical output to XLR? Does this extra step degrade the signal? Do you have any recommendations?