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Anyone used a HDMI to stereo rca adapter

If so were there any issues and can you recommend one -

My brand new tv doesn't have rca out, only hdmi and optical and my preamp doesn't accept anything besides rca

r_burke
dbtom2
382 posts
 
I am assuming your TV has HDMI INPUTs only. Does it also have HDMI outputs?

I’ve used these for both TV and Apple TV optical out with some success:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005K2TXMO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s...

There are a few well-reviewed DACs with HDMI input/output. Essence makes one I’ve been considering.

Hope it helps.

r_burke OP
212 posts
 

It does have HDMI outputs, I will have to check for optical outs

I found some HDMI to RCA converters similar to what you posted but not sure if they work the same or not


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tls49
1,351 posts
 

Why don’t you list the brand and model of your TV. I doubt your TV has HDMI output as that is rare. I just looked a some top end TV's and none have HDMI output. Some have a 1/8 mini audio out or digital out that can be used.


dbtom2
382 posts
 
Here's a link to a recent thread from here that talks about an HDMI adapter:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-discovery-getting-the-oppo-dsd-output-to-a-dac?highlight=...

Good luck!
r_burke OP
212 posts
 

I double checked and I believe tls49 is correct.  The TV is a Sony KDL-50W800C and the manual talks about HDMI to receiver using ARC, but it is an HDMI in, not out. 

There is a digital audio out (optical) so I can use the FiiO that dbtom2 recommended 


Sorry for all of the confusion, it should be obvious that I am not up to speed with current technology - hell I still use tubes :)

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