New MacBook Pro drops optical audio out through headphone jack
http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/11/02/new-macbook-pro-drops-optical-audio-out-through-headphone-jack
Diving deep into Apple's specifications, AppleInsider has learned that
optical audio output capability found on previous MacBook Pro models
does not exist on the 13-inch MacBook Pro with function keys, and is
likely not on the higher-end models either.
2016年的macbook pro再也沒有光纖音效了
The technical specifications for the new MacBook Pro on all 13- and 15-
inch models list the audio port as simply a "3.5-mm headphone jack" with
no other amplifying information. In the 2015, and earlier, MacBook Pro,
and every other Mac model with optical audio out on the 3.5mm jack, the
listing is amplified with a statement like "support for audio line out (digital/
analog)."
2015之前的3.5mm內建了spdif, 現在13和15吋的都沒有了
Additionally, the system profiler's report on the 13-inch MacBook Pro has
no listing for S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Output, while the 2012 and 2015
Retina MacBook Pro models do.
系統裡面也沒有惹
AppleInsider contacted Apple about the matter, and was told that the
feature was removed due to a lack of customers using the functionality.
Additionally, we were told that "plenty of USB-C zero-latency professional
peripherals are available now, or coming very soon" featuring optical audio
out connectivity.
apple說：因為這功能很少人在用 而在之後會有支援光纖音效的type-c轉接呦
coming sooon~~
The 2016 MacBook Pro isn't the only Apple device to lose optical audio
out connectors. The TOSlink connector on the Apple TV media playback
device was removed between the third and fourth generations of the
device, and in its place was put a USB-C port allowing for unit service and
screen capture features when connected to a computer.
appleTV4早就拿掉了
The 2016 MacBook Pro family, announced Thursday, is a major redesign to
Apple's flagship notebook, and comes in screen sizes of 13 and 15 inches,
with core models starting at $1,799 and shipping in two to three weeks.
AppleInsider was at the event, and was able to spend some time with all
the latest hardware.
(這邊氣到不想翻了)