Affordable DAC with optical input:
http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-D1
I've heard this DAC along with their A5 speakers at RMAF and really liked the sound. Source was a computer, not a TV, but I was impressed. Uses the AK4396 DAC chip:
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/modwright3/transporter_2.html
Audioengine has a 30 day in-home trial. If you don't like it or it does not work, send it back.
http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-D1
I've heard this DAC along with their A5 speakers at RMAF and really liked the sound. Source was a computer, not a TV, but I was impressed. Uses the AK4396 DAC chip:
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/modwright3/transporter_2.html
Audioengine has a 30 day in-home trial. If you don't like it or it does not work, send it back.