IPod Hi-Fi Digital Optical Cable

It says cables are not included in the box. Where can I get the digital optical cable? I don't see it in the "Store". Please advise.

You can get the optical cable from many shops, including the computer, audiophile and general electronic shops
Bear in mind - the optical cable that most computer, dvd, and cd players using is called "toslink", however, the iPod HiFi's aux input is combined of analogue and optical i.e. minijack (analogue i.e.AUX in and optical mini plug)
You probably have this toslink cable in your home, check the cables came from your DVD or CD players. If you can find this cable, what you need is buy a pair of this mini plug adapter for toslink, then you can connect your CD players (optical out for toslink at this end) and iPod HiFi Aux in (with toslink + mini plug adapter)
http://playlistmag.com/products/complete/380-detail.php

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Hi Schizoid75-
Greetings and welcome to the Apple boards
I graduated from Worthington High School way back in the day, but I do digress.
This may help: Toslink.
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Troubleshooting issues with no audio from built-in speakers on Macs
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1574
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