2 Metre Premium Toslink Cable

2 Metre Premium Toslink Digital Optical SPDIF Audio Cable

What is Toslink Cable?
Digital audio can be transmitted via three different connection methods: AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union), S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface), and Toslink. Toslink is a standardized connection that uses optical cable to transmit digital audio. It is often used in home theater applications, where the professional style AES/EBU is overkill and the short length of the cable runs ensures that accuracy won't be lost

Development
TOSLINK was developed by Toshiba and is a fiber optic connection that transmits the signal via red light. The name is a short for "Toshiba-link." It was used to connect Toshiba CD players to receivers. It is easy to see if the signal is passing through the cable by looking at one end; you should see a red light coming out of the connector.

Connections
TOSLINK connectors are available in both standard and mini sizes. The mini TOSLINK connectors are often found on computers. The mini TOSLINK looks like a mini-headphone plug, while the standard connector is a hexagonal shape. TOSLINK is the least-secure connector of the three types of digital audio cables.