Fiber Optic Hardware
- TOSlink and miniplug optical cables can be purchased in the UK at Tempo (search on "optical") and DigitalChoice (accessories->audio lead->2nd page).
- The relatively inexpensive Recoton ADS1000 Digital Optical Selector Switch allows for three optical devices to be connected to one unit.
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 | Dayton Audio TOSLink to Optical Mini Adaptor | TOSLink to Optical Mini Adaptor | $1.80 Availability: | IN: optical (TOSLink). OUT: optical (miniplug) | |
Manufacturer's Description: Converts Toslink plug to optical mini plug or optical mini jack to Toslink jack. Gold plated tip for corrosion resistance. Links: Available from PartsExpress.com. Reviews: | |||||
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 | Dayton Audio Right-angle TOSLink connector | Right-angle TOSLink connector | $2.75 Availability: | TOSlink male and female | |
Manufacturer's Description: Right angle Toslink plug to Toslink jack allows cables to fit easier in confined areas. Connector rotates 360 degrees for easy connection. Links: Available from PartsExpress.com Reviews: | |||||
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 | Dayton Audio Optical Splitter | Optical Splitter | $5.80 Availability: | IN: optical (TOSLink). OUT: optical (TOSLINK x 2) | |
Manufacturer's Description: This device allows you to connect one digital audio source to two inputs. Connect a mini disc or mp3 player to your receiver and stereo at the same time. Toslink input to two Toslink outputs. Links: Available from PartsExpress.com Reviews: | |||||
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 | Dayton Audio Optical Repeater | Optical Repeater | $13.80 Availability: | IN: optical (TOSlink). OUT: optical (TOSlink) | |
Manufacturer's Description: This device allows optical signals to be transferred when longer distances are needed. Signal can be extended over 75 ft. Connect between two Toslink cables to correct for signal degradation. Requires a 6 VDC, 250 mA power supply use part (#180-025) power supply and tip part (#120-090). Links: Available from PartsExpress.com Reviews: | |||||
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 | Dayton Audio Optical Extension Coupler | Optical Extension Coupler | $1.80 Availability: | IN: optical (TOSLink) x 2 | |
Manufacturer's Description: Allows you to join two optical cables to extend the length. Toslink jacks. Links: Available from PartsExpress.com Reviews: | |||||
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 | Dayton Audio Inexpensive TosLink Optical Cable | 3' optical cable | $2.80 Availability: | TosLink x 2 | 3' |
Manufacturer's Description: Optical cable interconnects for A/V equipment with digital input and output jacks. Using the digital connection prevents interference and improves picture and sound quality. Toslink style connectors. Variants: Also available in 6' ($3.25) and 12' ($4.50) lengths. Links: Available from PartsExpress Reviews: | |||||
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 | OptiCompo TOSAmp | TOSlink optical amplifier | ? Availability: | ||
Description: TOSlink optical signal booster, will boost any TOSlink signal (S/PDIF@32/44.1/48KHz and AC-3). Two versions, standard and pro. Standard version will drive another 10 meters of cable, pro version will drive another 1000(!) meters of cable. Requires external 9V-16VDC @ 80ma power supply (not supplied). Links: OptiCompo (Germany) page for the product. Reviews: | |||||
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 | The Sound Professionals Toslink optical selector (passive) | Toslink optical selector (passive) | $35 Availability: | ||
Description: Toslink cable switcher. Allows switching between multiple fiber optical inputs and outputs. Links: The Sound Professionals fiber optic hardware page Reviews: | |||||
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 | The Sound Professionals Toslink optical selector (active) | Toslink optical selector (active) | $109 Availability: | ||
Description: Toslink cable remote switcher/booster. Allows switching between multiple fiber optical inputs and outputs from across the room. Active circuitry boost digital signal for long cable runs. Links: The Sound Professionals fiber optic hardware page Reviews: | |||||
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 | The Sound Professionals TOSLINK/MINIPLUG optical cables | TOSlink/MINIPLUG to MINIPLUG optical cables | $17
$19 | 1 meter | |
Description: High quality optical cable used to connect digital equipment together. Links: The Sound Professionals optical cables page Reviews: | |||||
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 | The Sound Professionals Premium heavy duty TOSLINK cables | Premium heavy duty TOSLINK cables | $13 to $43 Availability: | 1,2,3,4,5,10 and 15 meter sizes | |
Description: Premium, extra flexible heavy duty TOSLINK optical cables used to connect digital equipment together. Links: The Sound Professionals optical cables page Reviews: | |||||
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 (1024x768) | The Sound Professionals Optical cable repeater/booster | Optical cable repeater/booster | $35 Availability: | ||
Description: Toslink cable repeater/booster. Used to extend Toslink cables over very long runs without signal loss. Links: The Sound Professionals fiber optic hardware page Reviews: | |||||
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 | Various TOS Link optical cable | TOS Link optical cable | $10, $20 Availability: | 1 meter, 5 meters | |
Description: Optical fiber cable with TOS Link connectors at both ends. Available from Core Sound, The Sound Professionals, and MCM Electronics (1-800-543-4330). Links: Core Sound's TOS link and optical miniplug cable page. The Sound Professionals' accessories page. Reviews: | |||||
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 | Various Miniplug optical Cable | Miniplug optical Cable | Availability: | Availability: | Availability: |
Description: Digital optical audio cables have two connector types: the small, squarish "TOS-link" connector (see TOS-link entry above) and the optical miniplug (shown left). The optical mini-plug has the same connector dimensions as a normal (electrical) mini-plug. You can buy optical cables with any combination of these two [male] connectors at the ends. Optical cables are usually limited to maximum lengths of 10 to 15 meters. The Sony part numbers for the 1.5 meter optical cables are as follows: TOS-link/TOS-link: POC-15HG or POC-15A or POC-15SP, TOS-link/miniplug: POC151HG or POC-MZ1 or POC-15AB, miniplug/miniplug: POC152HG or POC-MZ2 or POC-15B. These cables can be ordered from Sony Parts at: Sony Electronics Inc., National Parts Center, 8281 N.W. 107th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64153, phone: 800-488-7669 (parts), 816-891-7550 ext 33 (publications/manuals). Also vailable from MCM Electronics (1-800-543-4330), Core Sound and The Sound Professionals. Links: Core Sound's TOS link and optical miniplug cable page. The Sound Professionals' accessories page. Reviews: | |||||