Connecting 2016 MBP with an AV Receiver

[mcomp112]

Anyone tried this? I assume a USB to Optical adapter would be required since Apple got rid of the Optical out. Any other solutions perhaps?

Thanks in advance.

 

[xb2003]

Unless you just need a digital connection to your receiver, an 1/8" to RCA (assuming that's what the inputs on your receiver are) would be easiest.

Yes, some sort of a USB audio interface with optical out would be your best bet.

 

[groove-agent]

On most MBPs you can get a 1/8" to toslink optical cable and run it directly into a device that has optical in. Theoretically it should work but I can't say i've tried it. Depending on the converters in your stereo, it might not provide any advantage other than the convenience of having a smaller, single cable to your receiver.


https://www.amazon.com/KabelDirekt-...-1&keywords=macbook+pro+optical+audio+adapter