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Q: 5.1 audio from iMac using a mini toslink adapter?

Can I get 5.1 audio from mid 2011 27" iMac (ultra build I think it was called) using a 'mini Toslink adapter'? If so does OS X Yosemite (10.10.1) decode Dolby Digital and/or DTS in iTunes12 ? I've had this computer since its release and always wondered. Today I bought a mini Toslink adapter, fingers crossed I guess. I have a Logitech Z-5500 kicking around, to get 5.1 I need to either hook up optical (Toslink), coaxial, or 6ch 3.5mm x 3.

anyone else doing this?

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1), Logitech

Posted on Jan 28, 2015 7:48 PM

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Hey Napes30,

Thanks for your reply. I'm glad that helped!

Cheers,

Jeremy

Posted on Jan 31, 2015 4:20 PM

Q: 5.1 audio from iMac using a mini toslink adapter?

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jeremy_v Jan 30, 2015 12:19 PM in response to Napes30
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Jan 30, 2015 12:19 PM in response to Napes30
Greetings Napes30,

Thanks for contributing to the Apple Support Communities.

It looks like you have some questions about outputting surround sound from your iMac with iTunes 12.

Your iMac does support optical audio output, as mentioned in the tech specs:

iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) - Technical Specifications

Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)

You should also be able to connect the Mac to your receiver using your mini-Toslink adapter, as you may have already found out!

This information and more about using digital surround sound with iTunes can be found here:

Set up iTunes and your DVD Player for digital surround sound - Apple Support

A TOSLINK (optical digital audio) cable with a mini-TOSLINK connector or mini-TOSLINK adapter to connect to a 3.5 mm optical digital audio jack

All the best,

Jeremy
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Napes30 Jan 30, 2015 1:56 PM in response to jeremy_v
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Jan 30, 2015 1:56 PM in response to jeremy_v

Thanks Jeremy,
The second link has some great information. When I get home I'll try it out with an iTunes movie, or DVD with 5.1. If it all works out there will be a big green checkmark coming your way. I guess the next question is;

Does Apple support DTS?
And for you Logitech fans out there;
Why is my Z5500 sound system popping and how do I fix it? I know its got nothing to do with Apple.
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Napes30 Jan 30, 2015 5:21 PM in response to Napes30
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Jan 30, 2015 5:21 PM in response to Napes30

It works!
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jeremy_v Jan 31, 2015 4:20 PM in response to Napes30
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Jan 31, 2015 4:20 PM in response to Napes30

Hey Napes30,

Thanks for your reply. I'm glad that helped!

Cheers,

Jeremy
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