Optical audio cables, also known as TOSLINK cables, are essential for transmitting audio signals between devices in your home cinema setup. They are particularly useful for connecting older sound ...

What just happened? Two hackers have successfully extended the range of Toslink optical audio cables, enabling data transmission over unprecedented distances. While the practical applications may be ...

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Simple question: What are the benefits of using an optical audio cable over standard RCA composite cables for audio OR HDMI? <BR><BR>Background: My XBox 360 is one of the older ones with component ...

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I just replaced my trusty but ancient NAD preamp after something in the output stage blew. I'm now hooking up a shiny new C658. I would like to get sound from my TV as an input and it only has one ...

If you’ve been doing some tech spring-cleaning lately, there’s a good chance you might find an optical audio cable (also known as TOSLINK) buried in a drawer. But before you donate it, or worse, throw ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...