Connecting Playbook to a TV without a HDMI input

I would like to connect my Playbook to a TV but it is a bit older TV, doesn't have an HDMI input. The inputs it has are DVI, RCA (yellow, red, white), component (red, green, blue), S-video and coaxial. Ideally, I would like the audio going thru the TV also.
What is my best option and what accessories do I need? Thanks.

try an hdmi <-> dvi adapter
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