You could try the Behringer U control 202 about $30 on amazon. It can do more than you want but should work using your same cable. You can look it up on Macworld ’How to replace the missing digital - optical audio output on newer macs.’
New iMac, no more Optical out! Help with DAC, best bang for buck?
Hoping to at least match the sound quality that was coming from my Mac Pro to an older B&K 307 receiver via Optical cable out/in. New iMacs do not have anything so USB is now the route.
As you can imagine one can spend btween $20 and $1k+ for such a device.
I had zero problems with my 2009 Mac Pro optical and the Mac's own DAC and my ears are pretty demanding. If I spend over $1k then I may as well get a Peach Tree et al. But right now I just want some kind of affordable medium to get my sound back while I research something for high-end and longer term.
Sound Blasters are between $50-$125 on Amazon. Anything cheaper that would make me happy? THX!!
As you can imagine one can spend btween $20 and $1k+ for such a device.
I had zero problems with my 2009 Mac Pro optical and the Mac's own DAC and my ears are pretty demanding. If I spend over $1k then I may as well get a Peach Tree et al. But right now I just want some kind of affordable medium to get my sound back while I research something for high-end and longer term.
Sound Blasters are between $50-$125 on Amazon. Anything cheaper that would make me happy? THX!!