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Username: Cooldude003

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Registered: Aug-06
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i tried googling and stuff but i couldnt get a perfect answer. is it possible to turn a optical or coax into 6 analog cables?
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Username: Project6

Post Number: 9491
Registered: Dec-03
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Yes, you will need a receiver.
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Username: Cooldude003

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Registered: Aug-06
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huh?

the problem is my receiver only has the 6 analog cable inputs and my cable box only has coax,optical and left-right analog output.
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Username: Project6

Post Number: 9502
Registered: Dec-03
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What I was trying to tell you was, you will need a receiver that is capable of accepting digital audio. It is unfortunate but that is what you need.

What receiver is it?

You can also get a pre/pro that accepts Digital inputs and that has 6 channel analog outputs.
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Username: Cooldude003

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ugh i cant spend that much money. thanks for the help though.
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