Startech - 6 ft Toslink Digital Optical SPDIF Audio Cable

Connectivity. FosPower's FIBER OPTIC AUDIO CABLE will ONLY connect with devices with a mini 3.5mm OPTICAL output/input. Research product specs to be sure this cable will work with your device. Only works with the following devices that have 3.5mm optical/Mini Toslink input or output:. MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013 and later). MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013 and later). Mac Pro (Late 2013). iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014). Mac mini (Late 2014). Apple Hi-Fi. Apple Airport Express. Astro A30 & A40 MixAmp Audio systems. Chromecast Audio. Ibasso DX80. Astell & Kern AK380 Music Player. Channel Master DVR+. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Sound Card. Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro and Micro II USB Audio Adapter. And any others that specifically have a 3.5mm Optical input/output. NOT an analog to digital converter cable. This OPTICAL cable will NOT plug into your headphone jack and convert analog audio signals into digital audio with optical laser light. The center core is a plastic fiber optic cable with connectors on both ends with a jacket to protect it. It is specifically used to transmit digital (optical) audio . If you need an OPTICAL cable to go from mini-TOSLINK to standard TOSLINK, this cable will do the job. (NOTE: NOT A 3.5mm Aux Cable). Premium Fiber Core and Metal Connectors. Constructed from high quality low-loss, low-jitter, maximum signal transfer, precision polished fiber core that completely eliminates RF, EM, and ground loop interference. Coupled with heavy metal connectors to dampen vibration, FosPower Toslink cable completes your ultimate digital audio experience. 24k Gold-plated Ferrules. 24k gold-plated ferrules that resist corrosion, reduce tarnish, and provide maximum protection for the fiber tip. Quality Strain-Relief PVC Jacket. Quality PVC jacket contributes to the OD5.0mm strain-relief construction that not only provides flexibility, but also protects the cable from kinks. Specifications. Connectors: Mini-Toslink male to Toslink male. Fiber Optic Center Core. Attenuation: ≤0.2dB/m. Connection loss: ≤0.5dB. Transmission frequency bandwidth: 6MHz. Supports uncompressed lossless PCM audio. Supports compressed 5.1/7.1 digital surround sound (Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio). Notes. Optical Cable Only! Does not support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Remove protective rubber tip covers before use. Model: FOSCBL-2033

While, thanks to HDMI, Toslink is not so often used to connect a DVD player to an A/V receiver, Toslink connectors are common on cable-boxes, TV sets, subwoofers, all sorts of products. And now, the 3.5 mm Mini Optical connector, also somewhat incorrectly known as Mini-Toslink, is everywhere from the 3.5 mm dual-purpose headphone jack on a Mac laptop, to inputs on some of the finest portables.

The THINTOS3 3 ft Toslink Optical Digital Audio Cable provides clean, accurate sound, with no distortion or signal interference. The thin construction of this Optical SPDIF cable is perfect for installations in tight spaces. The cable features a polished lens, which helps ensure a reliable signal and high-level digital sound quality. This 3ft Optical Audio Cable is constructed for maximum durability, for dependable, long-lasting connections.