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mandreason
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Oct 7, 2026 2:26 PM UTC
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Sonos Optical Audio Adaptor

Has anyone installed an older tv (2016 Sony Bravia XBR-65X930D) with the Arc ultra using a non-Sonos Optical Audio Adapter?  it is currently on backorder and inquiring to see if anyone has had any luck with successful installation?  

jgatie
jgatieAnswer
Oct 7, 2026 4:03 PM UTC

Generic HDMI to Optical adapters are HDMI → Optical.  The Sonos adapter is optical → HDMI-ARC.  So unless you can find a generic that is configured like the Sonos (no one has found one yet) you will need to wait on the Sonos version.  

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jgatie
jgatieAnswer
Oct 7, 2026 4:03 PM UTC

Generic HDMI to Optical adapters are HDMI → Optical.  The Sonos adapter is optical → HDMI-ARC.  So unless you can find a generic that is configured like the Sonos (no one has found one yet) you will need to wait on the Sonos version.  

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    Stanley_4
    Stanley_4
    Grand Maestro
    Oct 7, 2026 8:35 PM UTC

    One used one on Amazon, maybe ebay or the like?

    Electronics›Home Audio›Home Audio Accessories›Connectors & Adapters Optical Audio Adaptor

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    controlav
    controlav
    Lead Maestro
    Oct 8, 2026 1:06 PM UTC

    Does the Arc Ultra not come with one? My Beam Gen 2 did.

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    kdowling
    kdowling
    Oct 8, 2026 3:33 PM UTC

    Tech Specs, Power+Connectivity for Arc Ultra: Power + Connectivity

    Optical

    Optical audio adapter sold separately.


    Edit: I was hoping the URL went directly to Tech Specs, but it doesn’t.

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