Will this device work with an old stereo receiver that only decodes Dolby Surround sound? I'm trying to connect this device from the optical output of my tv cable box to the RCA input jacks of old Yamaha receiver to get 5.1 Surround sound. null

Question

moose · Accepted Answer

That's what this device does, but your TV has to have a digital audio out and you need a digital audio cable.

Chappie · Answer

Your cable box should allow for this without the use of a converter. There should be 5 analog outs on the rear panel of the cable box. Depending on the age of the receiver these inputs may or may not exist. Due to the age of the receiver you will probably not get Discrete 5.1

Answered by Chappie 8 years ago

Verified Purchase

Dogbyte · Answer

Jim, 
 I use this with my 30 year old Yamaha receiver 2 Channel, hooked up to an Xbox optical port, my son loves it, it was easy to install. I would expect if your receiver outputs 5.1 that you should get 5.1. However, if your old stereo has only 2 speakers, you probably won't get "surround sound" . You would need more speakers as well as a few more channels built into your stereo.

James · Answer

It should work with any stereo that has an RCA input. No matter the age

“Will this device work with an old stereo receiver that only decodes Dolby Surround sound? I'm trying to connect this device from the optical output of my tv cable box to the RCA input jacks of old Yamaha receiver to get 5.1 Surround sound.”

1-4 of 4 Answers