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Silly question about 2017 Macbook Pro
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No, it's not supported since the 2015 models. https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202730.
This device reportedly does the job: https://www.amazon.ca/Behringer-UCA202-BEHRINGER-U-CONTROL/dp/B000KW2YEI?tag=macworld00-20
This device reportedly does the job: https://www.amazon.ca/Behringer-UCA202-BEHRINGER-U-CONTROL/dp/B000KW2YEI?tag=macworld00-20
From what I understand the optical cable had to be connected to the audio out, which is still there. Except for some reason it doesn't support optical cables anymore.
Most 3.5mm jacks never supported optical out. The MacBook was somewhat unique in that respect. USB and other interfaces seem to be more popular than TOSlink.
Here is an article on the changes in the 2016 and beyond systems. https://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/04/new-macbook-pro-models-lack-optical-audio-out/
