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mdavey

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Nov 1, 2005
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Hi,

I am looking for some inexpensive powered speakers that have a S/PDIF input, ideally with the following specification:

* optical S/PDIF input (TOSlink or Photolink)
* Inexpensive (ideally <$70 or <£50)
* 2.1 configuration
* Look good next to a Mac mini
* Available in the UK

Any suggestions or recommendations?

--
Michael

[edit: clarity]
 
SPDIF stands for Sony Philips Digital InterFace.
Its the same thing as digital audio through coaxial cable.
 
Some of the Logitech top end 5.1 sets have TOSLink in and a control pod with the decoding circuitry for 5.1.

The only S/PDIF in speakers I know off the top of my head are some Edirol and Roland studio monitors. I've only ever seen this type in professional . studio settings.

A speaker with digital inputs will have to have its own amplifier and digital/analog conversion built in, of course.
 
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