Is this possible? ATV2 output only audio?

Xgm541 · Feb 3, 2012, 12:57 PM

I like the idea of streaming my audio to ATV, but I do not want to have my TV on while doing so. I see in the back it has a digital audio cable, but my speakers are 2.1 with the 3.5mm jack. Im not sure if it is possible to convert digital audio signal to analog from the ATV. Any suggestions?

martinm0 · Feb 3, 2012, 02:30 PM

There's no option other than connecting the AppleTV2 via a digital connection (HDMI or Optical). If all you have is your TV, then you'll need to turn it on to use your 2.1 speakers.

Might be a good time to grab a cheap receiver and speaker set...

waw74 · Feb 3, 2012, 03:08 PM

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

and the cables you'll need to plug it in...
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

you will have to set your atv to stereo outpuy mode, as that adapter doesn't handle 5.1, but if you're only playing music, it should be only outputting 2 channel anyway.

Xgm541 · Feb 4, 2012, 10:27 AM

Seems like its expensive. Oh well I'm going to deal as is.

Thank you !

waw74 · Feb 4, 2012, 12:33 PM

only $26, plus shipping (and tax depending on where you live)

i guess that is 1/4 the cost of the appleTV though.

Feb 3, 2012, 12:57 PM	#1
Xgm541 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2011	Is this possible? ATV2 output only audio? I like the idea of streaming my audio to ATV, but I do not want to have my TV on while doing so. I see in the back it has a digital audio cable, but my speakers are 2.1 with the 3.5mm jack. Im not sure if it is possible to convert digital audio signal to analog from the ATV. Any suggestions?
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Feb 4, 2012, 10:27 AM	#4
Xgm541 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2011	Seems like its expensive. Oh well I'm going to deal as is. Thank you ! __________________ MacBook Air 2010, 1.4ghz, 4gb, 128GB <3 my baby MacBook Pro Retina 2.3ghz, 8gb, 256gb. iPhone 5 16GB AT&T iPad 3 16GB.
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Feb 3, 2012, 02:30 PM	#2
martinm0 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2010	There's no option other than connecting the AppleTV2 via a digital connection (HDMI or Optical). If all you have is your TV, then you'll need to turn it on to use your 2.1 speakers. Might be a good time to grab a cheap receiver and speaker set...
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Feb 3, 2012, 03:08 PM	#3
waw74 macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2008	http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 and the cables you'll need to plug it in... http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 you will have to set your atv to stereo outpuy mode, as that adapter doesn't handle 5.1, but if you're only playing music, it should be only outputting 2 channel anyway.
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Feb 4, 2012, 12:33 PM	#5
waw74 macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2008	only $26, plus shipping (and tax depending on where you live) i guess that is 1/4 the cost of the appleTV though.
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