Preserve audio quality with this AudioQuest OptiLink Vodka Toslink digital optical audio cable that features narrow-aperture synthetic fibers and highly polished ends to help reduce termination reflections and digital timing errors.
Q: What type of connectors does the cable have?
A: This cable has Toslink connectors on both ends.
Q: Does the cable have a warranty?
A: This cable comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
A: The cable length is 16.4 feet.
Q: What type of signal does the cable transmit?
A: This cable transmits a digital signal.
A: As long as the hardware supports 3.1, the fiber optic cable will provide 3.1. However, HDMI has a wider bandwidth and so would probably sound better than a fiber optic cable.
A: Cables can only make improvements by introducing less distortion into the system and doing less harm to the signal. The less distortion, the better. A cable cannot improve the cable it’s carrying. So upgrading your cable to a better one will absolutely make your system sound better.
A: Better audio is all about damage control. Less distortion = better performance. OptiLink Vodka uses superior materials, superior design and pays attention to detail so it provides better sound quality than a standard fiber optic cable.
Customers express satisfaction with the sound quality improvements offered by the Vodka Optical 2.5' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable. Many users report a noticeable difference in audio quality after using this cable. There are no reported negative aspects of this product.
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Preserve audio quality with this AudioQuest OptiLink Vodka Toslink digital optical audio cable that features narrow-aperture synthetic fibers and highly polished ends to help reduce termination reflections and digital timing errors.

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| Pros for AudioQuest - Vodka Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Blue on Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality | There were no pros for this product— | Compatibility, Ease of use, Quality, Length, Adapters | Compatibility, Ease of use, Overall Performance, Price |
| Cons for AudioQuest - Vodka Optical 4.9' Digital Toslink Fiber-Optic Cable + Mini-Adaptor with Toslink to Toslink Connectors - Blue on Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Connection, Fit | Fit, Connection, 3.5mm Connection |