Audio - Digital Coax to Optical (tos-link) convertor (1 Viewer)

[Derek_R]

My new digital cable box only supports Digital Audio Coaxial out and I have run out of coax ins on my Denon 1802 however I have some Optical ins left.

I was wondering if anyone knew of something cheap that would convert the Coax to Optical.

Thanks,
-Derek

 

[Eric_Lakes]

Derek_R,

I wouldnt use any converters. Why dont you use the Optical cable for your DVD player and use the CoAxial for your Digital Cable Box instead.

FYI: I think Partsexpress.com has some sort of converter.

 

[Howie Hsu]

Does anybody actually one of these converters? I actually do need one to.

 

[Chu Gai]

A variety of products are out there...some expand your present options like a switch box...others just convert. Perhaps one of these links might prove to be what you're looking for.
http://www.yourdigitalhome.com/dss4u/ssa1117.html
http://www.markertek.com/MTStore/pro...eItem=MM%2DCO3
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cg...i?category=580
you can also search within these sites as well as www.partsexpress.com
Someone has what you're looking for. Good luck

 

[David Susilo]

Rat Shack also sells these things. Also does Midiman (the company that manufactures studio gears) for approximately US$ 40

why wouldn't anybody use converters? Major recording studios use them. Moreso, I used to use them for my studio as well as my HT, no change in sound quality.

 

[Bob_L]

No reason not to use convertors, I suppose; but in Derek's case I think putting a convertor in the chain would be more likely to make a bigger difference in the sound than using an optical instead of a coaxial connector for a single device.

I've gone back and forth comparing the two and, although I can hear a difference, it ain't that decisive a difference, IMO.

 

[Derek_R]

Thanks for all your help.

I ended up purchasing the Digital Coax To Optical converter at Parts Express.

I have had it for about a few weeks and can honestly say I've had no problems with it. I sense no lack of sound quality, no buzz, hum or external noise what so ever.

I recommend it to anyone looking for such a solution.

Again, thanks for all your help.

-d