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Can use a Theta DS Pro Basic III as a DAC?

I own a Theta DS Pro Basic III digital processor and my Theta Data Basic II CD Transport finally bit the dust. I wish to salvage the Pro Basic Processor.

Can I use this in place of a modern day DAC to connect a computer music server, such as a Mac Mini, to my preamp? I also own an Audio Alchemy Pro 32 if that is any help.
kennythekey

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kennythekey OP
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Yeah, I'm putting the Theta back to CD duty where it does sound good.
kennythekey OP
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The Theta does not have a USB connection, but it does have a Toslink input. The Mac Mini has an audio digital out as a mini jack that may be optical. I'm not sure if they're compatible or if I'd be mixing apples with oranges.
kennythekey OP
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Okay, I got smart and called Theta. This can be done because the Mini Mac's digital audio output is optical and the needed SPDIF format. All I need is a Mini Toslink to Toslink cable.

Yeah!!!
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