KabelDirekt Mini-TOSLINK optical audio cable with signal protection, Nylon braided – 3m (Mini-TOSLINK to TOSLINK, digital S/PDIF cable/fiber optic for soundbars, stereo systems/amps, Hi-Fi)
£5.77
Price: £5.77
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Product Dimensions : 13 x 13 x 2.5 cm; 130 g
Date First Available : 3 April 2023
Manufacturer : KabelDirekt
ASIN : B0C1CSZMT7
Item model number : 2014
Country of origin : China
Guaranteed software updates until : unknown
Perfect for equipment with a Mini-TOSLINK output and amps/soundbars with a TOSLINK input (OPT or S/PDIF). Unsuitable for equipment with a 3.5mm output
Ideal for digital audio transmission from devices with a Mini-TOSLINK interface like iMacs (2010-15), Mac minis (2007-14), Mac Pros (2013), MacBook Pros (2012-15), AirPort Express, Chromecast Audio, Intel NUCs, and MP3 players
The fiber optic audio cable is completely immune to electrical interference thanks to its metal-free, flexible PVC cable. Each cable undergoes multi-stage quality tests. The mini TOSLINK cable is sheathed with an additional nylon braid
36 months manufacturer warranty
IMPORTANT: Mini-TOSLINK cables transmit digital audio signals. They cannot convert these into analog signals (or vice versa). This cable is not a converter and incompatible with the 3.5mm headphone jack on regular smartphones
Customers say
Customers praise the gold-plated optical cable for its well-constructed build, functionality, and sound quality, particularly noting the absence of ground-loop hum issues. The cable receives positive feedback for its appearance and value, with one customer highlighting it as a cost-effective alternative to expensive manufacturer adaptors. Regarding fit and connection quality, customers report mixed experiences – while some say it fits perfectly, others mention compatibility issues with headphone jacks and loose connections with optical ports.
13 reviews for KabelDirekt Mini-TOSLINK optical audio cable with signal protection, Nylon braided – 3m (Mini-TOSLINK to TOSLINK, digital S/PDIF cable/fiber optic for soundbars, stereo systems/amps, Hi-Fi)
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Clive Orchard –
Value for money, good quality
Nothing to dislike – it worked exactly as I had expected with my Chromecast Audio puck and performed flawlessly. Good product, good price, good buy.
Si Evans –
Brilliant for its intended purpose.
Please ignore the poor reviews from customers who believe this is some kind of miracle cable, with an analog headphone jack at one end and a digital TOSLINK at the other!This cable is ideal for its intended purpose – carrying a DIGITAL audio signal.I use it to connect my Mac Mini to an external DAC (and ultimately my Hi-Fi), for a much-improved audio quality.The cable is well constructed and I’m not able to discern any audible difference between it and the £50 QED cable that it replaced (I needed a longer cable after buying a new desk).If it’s the cable that you need (do your research first), it’s fantastic.
Martin Ltd –
It works as described
It works as described and has a long guarantee – which is all you really want from a cable
Jordan Smith –
Strong and sturdy
The cable has strong sturdy connectors on the end which are also visually appealing should you have them on display. Used to connect an Apple AirPort Express to my speakers and works perfectly.
Rhian –
Purchased for echo studio
Bought to connect echo studio to my TV to improve sound when watching a film. I’ve only tested it out when it arrived so will update this review in future if needed. Lead appears good quality and worked well with no sound drop outs as other reviews have mentioned. A big improvement on the TV speakers, especially for watching a film. For under £10 I would definitely recommend.Update: I have used this about 6 times now and works perfectly. Really pleased
OccasionalReviewer –
Works only unconvincing fit
Bought in place of a longer cable and it seemed to work OK. Seems well made. In the end I stopped using it as the plug sagged slightly in the toslink end compared to the longer cable I already had. I know this can cause dropouts as spdif signals are synchronous (like a live feed). Too late to return so it is festering in a cupboard. It might fit more snugly in something later as the socket/plug fit on these things is a bit of a lottery. Bad design by Toshiba many moons ago. Frankly I would prefer manufacturers to phase out the squat dumb Toslink plug and standardize on the mini-Toslink that is easier to plug in with good alignment. My 2p worth.
HHGTTG –
Well made product but why the faux Gold finish?
Bought the 4 meter length to connect my Brennan B2 player to my HiFi system and it proved entirely satisfactory for this purpose. However, I’m at a loss to understand why non electrical conducting parts of such connectors are given that faux Gold finish?My understanding is that digital signals are sent only via the central optical core and those plated- on – plastic parts make no sense as the Toslink plug enters a plastic socket on most equipment and so plastic meets plastic and no electrical contact is made.Anway I realised I needed a 5 meter cable with Toslink at both ends so bought that from ebay for £2.99p and that didn’t have those ‘plated’ bits.
Jshaps –
No ground-loop, no
I have bought this as a replacement for a 3.5mm -> rca cable and recieved it today. Although the old lead was ‘fine’, plugging in the optical lead has been a breath of fresh air! Immediately, my laptop seems to have a greater depth of sound with bass less muddied by long electrical cables and high’s less obscured by the cheap DAC you find in most MP3 players and laptops. It was a really easy process too – provided your player has an optical output, this is just a case of removing the protective caps and plugging one end into each device.An added benefit (although I’m sure this won’t help everyone), there are no problems with ground-loop hum! If you normally hear a low frequency hum when nothing is playing or you are playing at low volumes, this is because of a difference in the ground level on your amp and your source. Provided your amp has an integrated optical DAC (it takes an optical lead without needing another box between the source and the amp), there is no electrical connection between the player and the amp so there can be no stray ground currents!My one concern is the strain relief on the cable at each end – I’m not sure how much of a battering it will really take so perhaps this is not a cable for you if you expect to be unplugging and changing your setup every day. You might end up needing a replacement pretty quickly. If not, all optical cables are pretty much equal so the sound quality and longevity of this cable will be all you need!
Serginho –
Mooie kabel.
Dan 13 –
Funcionó bien.
Bhavik –
So late delivery arrived and also cable work ok… Not soo god and not soo bad. Cable work average quality
Mehmet –
MüthiŠkalite
Bart van Meeteren –
Prima