jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 ' date='5 Sep 2006, 09:40 PM' post='77242'] MiniDisc Players. Other than that I can't think of any. Try Googling bah.. I wonder did Mackie ever realise this: Panasonic SL-CT720 has optical out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) MiniDisc Players. Other than that I can't think of any. Try Googling bah.. Had tried searching "optical out MP3" but only could find the H120... Just looked at the Panasonic SL-CT720... Seems decent, to say the very least. EDIT: Most manufacturers don't even bother listing "digital out" or "optical out" aat all in the item specifications... Edited September 5, 2006 by aaron-xp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) I find that initial start up the optical light will lit. After that would just dim and back to headphone mode. You need to play CD in order for it to work as written in the manual. Edited September 5, 2006 by jasonhanjk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 ^ Err... I don't get you. The optical light on the Panasonic SL-CT720? So the headphone jack doubles up as the optical out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) There is 2 port. One for headphone out. 2nd is line-out and optical out. It is shared. Edit. Optical out will only work for CD audio. No MP3. Edited September 5, 2006 by jasonhanjk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afbug 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 Most Sony PCDPs after the launch of the Minidisc players/recorders will have an optical line out. Most CDPs will have an optical line out too. Yes, jasonhanjk is correct. You'll see a red light in the optical line out but I forgot when will it be lit. I think its when you plug in a optical cable. The optical cable should have a small 'glass' tip at the end of the 3.5mm plug. I used to have them but lost already. If not, I can check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotiao 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 There is 2 port. One for headphone out. 2nd is line-out and optical out. It is shared. Edit. Optical out will only work for CD audio. No MP3. Errr... I have the glass optical fiber (toslink) but I don't think I can connect it to the CT-720. Do I miss anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 You should use Optical miniplug. Also you need to play audio CD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afbug 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) Errr... I have the glass optical fiber (toslink) but I don't think I can connect it to the CT-720. Do I miss anything? Those toslink and coaxial connectors are for full sized CDPs and MD decks etc. For PCDPs' optical out and PMDP's line in, its a 3.5mm plug. (like a earphone one and pictured above) The optical line out is also a normal line out, so you can use with normal mini-mini IC to an amp. I got my cable from Sony long time back. They should still have them or you can try Panny or other makes. Edited September 5, 2006 by afbug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotiao 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 yes, I usually use the line out to mini-mini IC and to an amp. Have not tried its optical out, curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 I don't have a DAC to try out. I can DIY but need to really design the digital circuit properly otherwise the sound would screw up. Hmmm.... Maybe after I completed 2 "projects" first... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nakedtoes 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 I did tried using my panasonic PCDP optical out to my recording SHarp MD and play the CD using the DAC in the Sharp MD player it sound much better then the ripped track in the recorded MDs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 Hehe, you want to start a new thread? Show me your portable optical out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenshin_himura 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 wah though u mentioned that no cheem technica terms were used.. i still have difficulty understanding leh...hmm getting a little confused but thx for the info... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 I have an MD before so I understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
