Cheap audio interface with optical

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  1. nmkeraj

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    Hi. I would like to connect my Sony sound bar HT-CT80 to my audio system and a laptop. The sound bar is equipped only in an optical socket. At the moment I use M-Audio M-Track with Mic, Guitar, Line In and MIDI sockets but it lacks an optical sockets. Could you recommend any cheap and reliable audio interface supporting an optical standard? I aim at the second-hand stuff. By the way, the optical system is called TOSLINK, doesn’t it? Thanks

     
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    Prices are no longer stable because of CV19 but you can look at the BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC1820.
     
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    Audient ID22 can often be found 2nd hand on eBay, Its a great desktop interface with optical in/out
     
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    Just use the analog input of your HT-CT80.
     
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    Tascam US- 366 has optical IN and OUT , cheap and still working with windows 10 ...
     
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    just use a adapter from optical to whatever you current interface has. will be cheaper in most cases. I use a optical to RCA converter myself.
     
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    YES, There is analog input. I have just found this hidden little “bitch”. THANK YOU.

    Are there adapters like optical2analog? I haven’t checked it. Thanks

    As for audio interfaces, how about Edirol UA25? Although people write that they can’t monitor digital sound while recording. There is a switch Rec/Play.
     
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    old RME Babyface sometimes appears for a decent price, totally worth it
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