HT202859: Mac Pro (Late 2013): Audio ports

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Q: How do I connect a S/PDIF fibre optic cable to the nMP?

I just bought a late 2013 Mac Pro. There's an audio port that uses a 1/8" stereo minijack for audio line out. It can use analog audio and digital S/PDIF fibre optic cables.

How do you connect the S/PDIF fibre optic cable?

Thanks.

Posted on Feb 4, 2015 1:12 AM

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Roger Wilmut1 Feb 4, 2015 1:16 AM in response to Imagine
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Feb 4, 2015 1:16 AM in response to Imagine

You need a converter from ordinary TOSlink to mini-TOSlink:

These are widely available, including in Amazon; some optical cables come with these included at each end. When you plug them into the headphone socket it automatically detects the connector and switches to optical out.
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Imagine Feb 4, 2015 1:18 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1
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Feb 4, 2015 1:18 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

Thanks Roger. Will this work?

http://www.amazon.com/Toslink-To-Optical-Mini-Adapter/dp/B0002MQGRM
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Roger Wilmut1 Feb 4, 2015 1:34 AM in response to Imagine
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Feb 4, 2015 1:34 AM in response to Imagine

Yes.
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Imagine Feb 4, 2015 1:34 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1
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Feb 4, 2015 1:34 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

Thanks Roger.
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HT202859: Mac Pro (Late 2013): Audio ports

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