IPod Hifi optical cable pin broke into outlet

I used an optical cable with a plastic adapter to connect to iPod HiFi. While moving the box the pin broke into the outlet. I tried hard using a fine gripper but no chance. Any ideas how to get it out to be able to connect a new cable ?
I think this is poor design of Apple HiFi as optical cables are often made of plastic that can not handle the forces. Other devices like Apple TV (HiFi was connected with it) use less mechanically sensitive (square) optical outlet.
iPod HiFi Apple TV   Mac OS X (10.4.9)  

The HiFi is designed to use 3.5mm connectors (which is what broke off in yours) and can be used with Toslink cables with an adapter, primarily for connecting to an Airport Express or a computer. The type of connector you are referring to would not work in the above situation. In my opinion it is overkill to use the Toslink cables anyway unless all your music is in AIFF. 128 AAC doesn't need it.
I'd look for any local stereo repair place and take it to them. I'm sure they have lots of experience removing broken connectors.
Incidentally, it is a user error to move an audio device with a fragile adapter connected to it.

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