Toslink to mac mini

I used to have an imac with an audio in. With it I used RCA coaxial to an optical converter, from where the was an optical to mini jack to input to the audio in. I now have a 2018 mac mini, with no audio in. Is there a way using optical to USB 3 (Thunderbolt) or USB C?

Thanks for your advice.

Posted on Dec 20, 2020 11:02 AM

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