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How to Connect Digital Source Components to a Receiver or Amplifier

Connecting Digital Source Components

By Gary Altunian, About.com

Digital Outputs:

DVD and CD players have either an Optical Digital Output, a Coaxial Digital Output, or both. Connect one or both outputs to the appropriate digital input on the back of the receiver or amplifier. Click on the links below for a photo example of a coaxial digital audio cable and a coaxial digital output on a disc player.

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