iPad Mini 2 headphone jack

Anyone know if the 3.5mm headphone jack socket on the iPad Mini2 is optical ? It seems to be on MacBooks with the 3.5mm socket, but I cant find any definitive answer about the iPad 2.

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 18, 2019 9:31 AM

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Apr 18, 2019 5:05 PM in response to BraddersRRS

A possble and effective solution/workaround, for your need, might be to use an Apple Airport Express - if you can find one - and use it as an AirPlay client.


The Apple Airport Express is not just a very capable WiFi router, but also has the coveted 3.5mm TOSLINK port that you seek. This would allow you to effectively output a multi-channel audio stream from any iOS device that supports AirPlay, to your DAC. The Express can not only be used as a [WiFi] router, or network extender, but can also be configured simply as an Ethernet and/or AirPlay client.


Unfortunately, unless you already possess one, you’re unlikely to find a brand new device as Apple discontinued them sometime last year - but they can still be found on some of the popular auction sites. If going down this route, look for Apple Airport Express 802.11n (Second Generation).


These superb little boxes are incredibly flexible with a unique feature set. Note - the later Airport Extreme (also now discontinued by Apple) does not include the 3.5mm jack - or AirPlay. Only the Express has these features.


Hope you find this helpful.



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