Is there optical out on a 2010 Mini?

[les24preludes]

I'm confused as to what digital outputs there are on a 2010 Mac Mini. The 4 USB and Firewire 800 are obvious but is there an optical out that can be connected to a DAC? I can't see any way to connect a toslink cable. the Everymac site says -

Connectivity includes an HDMI and a Mini DisplayPort, a Firewire "800" port, four USB 2.0 ports, combined "audio line in (digital/analog)" and combined "audio line out/headphone (digital/analog)" minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, in addition to an SD (SDXC) card slot.

So where is the alleged "audio line out digital/analog"? Surely a stereo minijack isn't compatible with a Toslink cable? Or is this something to do with the HDMI output? Is it a case of an adapter? And what settings are used in "Preferences - Sound"?

Please help me see the light here!

Andy

 

[philipma1957]

Surely a stereo minijack isn't compatible with a Toslink cable?



Andy

there is the answer; The toslink plugs into the stereo minijack with an adapter. I will find a link. here is the link:




http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10423&cs_id=1042301&p_id=2671&seq=1&format=2


at 86 cents a pop buy a few

 

[les24preludes]

Thanks - I see, an adapter. Does the optical signal actually go through the end of the mini-jack then?

So if you plug in an optical cable, does that output then appear in Preferences - Sound?

andy

 

[philipma1957]

yes the 1/8 end has a hole that the light passes through. just plug it into the mini. then check preferences sound for the optical/headphone option

 

[AuroraProject]

I use one of these, works great.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882203092

 

[les24preludes]

Yes - I'm in UK and they have these on ebay. Must order one. Thanks!

andy