do I need HDMI outputs on the tv to hook up my stereo

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No TV has HDMI outputs.
The most common TV audio output is digital optical audio. If the stereo has this kind of input then that will work find.
If the stereo has analog RCA inputs then the TV would need analog audio out or headphone out to connect directly to the stereo.
You can get a DAC that will convert the optical to analog audio.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-optical-coaxial-digital-to-analog-converter-black/4226000.p?skuId=4226000&gclid=CNCN6qnAxNACFQtLDQodvRMNOg#tab=buyingOptions?bof=openbox&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=1e153f5b-9d7b-ac88-baad-000057005f34&ksprof_id=16&ksaffcode=pg103790&ksdevice=c&lsft=ref:212,loc:2...
No TV has HDMI outputs.
The most common TV audio output is digital optical audio. If the stereo has this kind of input then that will work find.
If the stereo has analog RCA inputs then the TV would need analog audio out or headphone out to connect directly to the stereo.
You can get a DAC that will convert the optical to analog audio.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-optical-coaxial-digital-to-analog-converter-black/4226000.p?skuId=4226000&gclid=CNCN6qnAxNACFQtLDQodvRMNOg#tab=buyingOptions?bof=openbox&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=1e153f5b-9d7b-ac88-baad-000057005f34&ksprof_id=16&ksaffcode=pg103790&ksdevice=c&lsft=ref:212,loc:2
https://www.amazon.com/Easyday-Digital-Converter-Optical-Headphone/dp/B00NJCCAKY/ref=pd_lpo_23_lp_t_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SGAD3EX4QYYGSK0TS1T7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/131992783047?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
 
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