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Reddit mentions of Fiio D3 (D03 K) Digital to Analog Audio Coverter with Extreme Audio Optical TOSlink Cable and RCA to RCA Audio Cable (192kHz/24bit Optical and Coaxial DAC)
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We found 12 Reddit mentions of Fiio D3 (D03 K) Digital to Analog Audio Coverter with Extreme Audio Optical TOSlink Cable and RCA to RCA Audio Cable (192kHz/24bit Optical and Coaxial DAC). Here are the top ones.
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Includes Extreme Audio Gold plated RCA to RCA cable and Extreme Audio gold plated TOSLink Optical CableSupports up to 24-bit/192 kHz input (PCM only, no support for Dolby Digital or DTS formatsRCA coaxial and TOSLink digital inputs (switch selectable)Dual RCA phono and 3.5mm mini stereo output connectorsConverts a digital coaxial/optical S/PDIF signal to two-channel (left/right) analog output, which can then be fed to an amplifier or to WLAN headphones
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I'm looking into buying this because it comes with an optical cable, and then just plugging my headphones into the line out. Hopefully that will work without any lag, because the HDMI lag is unbearable.
You could use something like this, but only if you can configure your TV to only output stereo (not DD 5.1 or anything like that)
https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Converter-Optical-TOSLink-Coaxial/dp/B00BVT4M30/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409448999&sr=8-2&keywords=FIIO+D3+%28D03K%29+Digital+to+Analog+Audio+Converter
I found this Converter which you would have your TV use an Optical cable out (like you would use for a soundbar). Then you could plug your 3.5mm speakers into it. The question becomes (and I have been unable to find this) if it will split the 5 channels properly. That may be down to your TV's settings and if the box can handle it (edit: meaning if it only does stereo and not 5.1)
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It looks like when you use something like this, you will need to manage your volume settings on your speakers and turn your TV sound down (or you will have sound coming out of your TV speakers AND your computer speakers, but that may be OK if there's no output lag).
Ah, okay. I think the "mini jack" output means you can just get something like this.
Optical is a better option, but since it's a digital output, you'd need a DAC to convert to analog for the amp. If you want to go that route, cheap ones are around $30, and the best you'll ever need is around $100.
Trying to improve my stereo home theater situation with a DAC. I bought a cheap one last month to improve my MP3 playback sound, and while it certainly isn't worse I can't say it's a noticeable improvement. My current setup is Mac Mini optical out -> FIIO D3 -> Yamaha CA810 stereo amp. I'm looking for the best bang-to-buck but I'd like to keep it under $200 if possible.
whats your budget for Amp/Receiver ?
and you just connect the optical out on the Xbox to the Amp/receiver then the 2 speakers to L/R out on the amp and the sub to the sub out on the amp/receiver.
or you can get the optical to analog converter then use any anlog amp with sub out ( but its not as recomended as getting a reciver).
RCA to 3.5mm adapter. Most DACs go from toslink/optical to RCA.
either buy separately (less $) or something like THIS
this? Mind if I ask why you need digital to analog?
I don't think it would make that much of a difference (if any) if you were to use either the PS4 or TV SPDIF.
 
I have my PS4, XBOX, TV, etc. going to my powered monitors via a mixer.
This is connected to my TV. - SPDIF DAC
Which goes to this. But you don't really need it unless you have multiple sources you want to easily switch to. - RCA Switch
Switch is connected to this. - USB Mixer
Or you can get the smaller version.
Or one cheaper without the USB.
What brand and model surround speakers?
TV Digital Audio Optical output to FiiO D3 (D03K) Digital to Analog Audio Converter Optical/Coaxial DAC to RCA or 3.5mm out to speakers.
+ Digital Optical Audio Cable Toslink Cables
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PROZOR Digital to Analog Converter DAC Digital SPDIF Toslink to Analog Stereo Audio L/R Converter Adapter with Optical Cable
Fiio D3 (D03 K) Digital to Analog Audio Coverter with Extreme Audio Optical TOSlink Cable and RCA to RCA Audio Cable
Thanks for the info! As I already put in the opening post, I ended up ordering this converter from amazon. It comes with cables and has good reviews, so that seemed a good value.
Does a TV's volume control really have no impact on the digital out coming out of the TV itself? That's kinda surprising. If that turns out to be the case, I don't think we want to spend that much money just for an audio solution for the kitchen TV. I mean, might as well buy a cheap new TV that has a headphones line out at that point and connect it the analog 2.1 computer speakers we already have. Or maybe a sub-$100 soundbar like this.
Make sure everything is connected to the same power outlet. If you can't solve the problem and you have an optical port, get this: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Converter-Optical-TOSLink-Coaxial/dp/B00BVT4M30/