Samsung TV - fibre optic output

[Jefferson D'Arcy]

Any of you running a recent Samsung TV and running the optical output for audio?

There seems to be a known issue with this setup and certain sources. For instance, it works with YouTube, but not Netflix and Prime. Any pointers? I've tried this (long-winded solution) and it hasn't worked:

Netflix sound not working on UE50NU7400 with digital output

I've had a Samsung Smart TV linked via an optical out cable to a Marantz CR610 hifi system for 4 years and everything worked OK, including Netflix. The old TV gave up the ghost, so in September I bought a new Samsung UE50NU7400 4K TV, connecting it exactly the same way as the old TV. The...

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[WAslayer]

I have a 2019 ru6xxx series Samsung and have no optical audio issues..

 

[Soapy_Bubbles]

Yeah, I found my Samsung tv used to work fine with digital audio, then randomly about 5-6 months ago stopped working. I tried everything to get it work and eventually resorted to outputting from Bluetooth from my Apple TV.

 

[Jefferson D'Arcy]

I have a 2019 ru6xxx series Samsung and have no optical audio issues..

Ok, mine's a Qsomething. Could be on different software versions.

Yeah, I found my Samsung tv used to work fine with digital audio, then randomly about 5-6 months ago stopped working. I tried everything to get it work and eventually resorted to outputting from Bluetooth from my Apple TV.

Your loss of functionality probably came with a software update.

I think I'll just bite the bullet and pick up an HDMI soundbar in time.