[ShereKaan]

Hi,
First post here. Anyone know a simple solution for me to route audio from my TV to my XLR Dynaudio BM5a compact reference monitors? I plan to play content from my Apple TV which also has an optical output as an option.
 
I can't think of any commercial receivers that have XLR out or 1/4 out. Also, note that these speakers are powered already. My other option is a sound card that can function standalone as DAC.
 
Thanks!
 
-Shere

 

[PurpleAngel]

  First post here. Anyone know a simple solution for me to route audio from my TV to my XLR Dynaudio BM5a compact reference monitors? I plan to play content from my Apple TV which also has an optical output as an option.
I can't think of any commercial receivers that have XLR out or 1/4 out. Also, note that these speakers are powered already. My other option is a sound card that can function standalone as DAC.

An external DAC, with a S/PDIF optical input and a balanced analog output, should provide great audio quality.
How much would you be willing to budget?

 

[ShereKaan]

Sounds like a good option. Can you throw some ideas out? I guess $1k is my max if the external DAC has some other functions that could prove to be useful later. The one thing that's important is that the DAC has balanced 1/4" or XLR output connections.
 
If I can get something really simple for around $200 that would be preferred.

 

[billybob_jcv]

Since we're just talking about TV->powered speakers, why not just use an adapter cable?? Your source is unbalanced, so I don't really see the advantage of trying to keep it balanced.
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=115&cp_id=11509&cs_id=1150902&p_id=4784&seq=1&format=2

 

[ShereKaan]

Thanks Billybob. Actually, before reading your response I was browsing around Monoprice for exactly that! But now I have a new problem.... I've been eyeing those tube preamps. I demoed an Ocatave Integrated amplifier connected to some Dynaudio Excite speakers. Sounded beautiful.