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How to convert TV optical output to XLR

I am looking at a new TV set that outputs digital audio via an optical cable and I need to input the optical cable into my Ayre AX-7e Integrated amplifier that takes XLR. It seems all new TV’s output using optical cable (and no longer use RCA plugs).

How do I convert the optical output to XLR? Does this extra step degrade the signal? Do you have any recommendations?
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almarg
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If I'm not mistaken the AX-7e only provides analog inputs (on both its XLR and its RCA input connectors), not digital inputs. So you would have to connect an optical cable from the TV to a DAC, to convert the digital signal to analog, and connect the left and right channel analog outputs of the DAC to the AX-7e.

Regards,
-- Al
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