PS2 - 5.1 Audio output via coax cable?

[pythons]

So I did it, I went out and splashed out on a PS2 (well it's a Christmas present for myself!).

I notice it has an optical out for digital sound but no coax out.

I have a Yamaha RX-V398 amp which has no optical inputs, just composite & coax.

So is it possible for me to somehow connect my PS2 to my amp for 5.1 sound?

Any help would be much apprecietd!

Mark

[JamesK]

Probably better in the hardware Forum. I know the PS2 is a console but its still a hardware Q at heart.

PS I don't think you're gonna have any luck there mate, unless you get something that'll convert the signals. As I have opticals though its not something I know too much about.

[minty]

just so as you know composite usually refers to the phono used to carry composite video (the yellow one).

You mean the coaxial cable for digital audio.

I believe there might be some form of optical to coaxial adapters out there, but they're likely to cost a fair bit, so you might be better off with a better amplifier. :(

[BrynJ]

I agree, this is better off in the Hardware forum. A little help before I move it though, www.cpc.co.uk do an Optical to Coax converter for £14.67 plus VAT (Order Code AV03255) which is probably what you want - incidentally, they also do a Coax to Optical for 12.61 + VAT (Order Code AV03254). Might be worth a look :)

Moving..

[pythons]

Yeah I did mean coaxial, I dont know why I said composite.. Doh.. :)

Thanks Minty!

And yeah and optical to coax converter would rock! I'll check it out!

Awesome, thanks!

Mark

[not sure]

the converter is also avalible at

WWW.KEENE.CO.UK

They have FREE delivery, something other places don`t do!

[pythons]

Thanks for the avice so far guys.

I think at the moment a new amp is beyond my budget (I've still got to pay for the PS2! :)) but an optical to coax converter would be ideal.

Hasd anyone used them at all? Are they okay?

<b>BrynJ</b>, I tried your lik but their catalogue seems to be offline at the mo.

<b>not sure</b>, I'll check out KEEN, I havent heard of them before but I'll see if they can help!

Thanks for all your help so far chaps! ;)

Mark

[BrynJ]

Mark - the best thing with CPC is to call them up, you can then open a cash account and they'll send you a lurvely 2500 page catalogue :)

Oh, BTW, you'll need to order over £30 (excluding VAT) to qualify for free delivery - but if you get the catalogue first, there's sure to be a couple of things you need ;) :D