HDMI vs. optical: Which should your sound system use?

For those looking to create a top-tier sound system, there's an important distinction to be made between HDMI and digital ...
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How to connect a soundbar to a TV: HDMI ARC vs optical

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Here's What The Optical Audio Port On Your TV Is For

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many people who grew up in the age of wireless technology, connecting sound systems to your TV can be as easy as pressing a few buttons to ...
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How do I diagnose noise in a digital audio connection?

In my office at work, I use my MacBook Pro (Santa Rosa 2.4G) with optical-out audio via a TOSLink cable (Belkin PureAV) into a Philips HT receiver I got for free. I realize that it's not the highest ...