Digital Dolby 5.1 optical output to digital 5.1 coax input?

[dfudd]

On the Hughes E86 HDTV receiver, the Dig. Dolby 5.1 output is via an Optical cable. My audio receiver (a Pioneer) has a digital coax cable input for 5.1 processing from an external audio component. Can I send the 5.1 output from the Hughes to my Pioneer for 5.1 sound? If so, how?

 

[StevenD]

http://www.smarthome.com/77709.html

 

[dfudd]

thanks - StevenD; Looks like that's what I need.

Costly, though !!! Thanks !!!

 

[AndyMon]

Rat Shack also sells one for far, far less. I've been using it for a few months w/ no problems. Can't remember, off hand, how much it cost exactly. I'm sure a quick perusal of their website would tell you......

 

[StevenD]

Much better:

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=15-1228