Can I add an optical digital input to my old stereo ? The cd changer that originally came with system came equipped with an ou

[Neccrom]

20 yr old pioneer home stereo system upgrade

 

[americanaudiophile]

You can't add an optical input to a system without one. You can convert an optical output to RCA analog with a DAC (digital to analog converter). This would replace the one inside the CD changer. A new one would sound better. Or just use the analog outs that all CD players have.
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