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Optical , mini to Toslink ?

post #1 of 11
7/21/08 at 10:55am
Thread Starter 
Hello ,

Does a Digital Optical Cable mini to Toslink exist which does not use a Toslink to Optical Mini Adaptor, to connect a MacBook to a DAC (CIAUDIO VDA•2) ?

Does the adaptor alter the signal ?

Thank you ,
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post #2 of 11
7/21/08 at 11:01am
Yes, there are several miniplug to TOSLINK cables out there.
I have a Van den Hul Optocoupler MKII myself, which I am very pleased with.

Van den Hul: The OPTOCOUPLER Mk II
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post #3 of 11
7/21/08 at 2:37pm

bits are bits

So it seems to me that an adapter to mini wouldn't matter. The same bits come out.

If you want the convenience of a single piece cable Monoprice.com has a solid reputation for cables at a no-nonsense price. Their toslink to mini cables are about halfway down this page.

DISCLAIMER: I have never tried to hear the difference attributable to various optical conduits. Just a lazy skeptic.
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post #4 of 11
7/21/08 at 2:58pm
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Originally Posted by Jeff E View Post
So it seems to me that an adapter to mini wouldn't matter. The same bits come out.
Probably true.
As long as the adapter are well made. Meaning that its fully on line with the plug on the cable, and just bring on the light without any interference,
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post #5 of 11
7/21/08 at 3:14pm
Thread Starter 
Thank you both for your help ! ... will try to avoid an adaptor though .

... I hope a MacBook is an acceptable player to connect to a DAC (CIAUDIO VDA•2) then to a WA6-SE .
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post #6 of 11
7/21/08 at 4:20pm
I used one from sysconcept. Great build, you can order custom length and color of choice.
Sys Concept Inc. Fiber Optic Products Attenuators, Patch cords, Laser Diodes, Connectors, MP3, Toslink, Hybrid Adapter and more: MiniPlug to Toslink Premium Optical Cable 0.05 to 50 meters
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post #7 of 11
7/21/08 at 10:20pm
x2 on sysconcept.
They'll custom build the cable for you and mail it to you for less than what it costs at a big box store. They also sell right angle adaptors.
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post #8 of 11
7/28/08 at 1:33am
Thread Starter 
At April Music (stello DA 100) they say :
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COAX : Theoretically, all digital inputs have the same music quality.
But, we believe what we hear, and in the real world of hi-fidelity, COAX is typically better than other connections...
Anyway , I ordered the OPTOCOUPLER Mk II , thank you
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post #9 of 11
7/28/08 at 11:02am
Great choice!
I am confident that you will be very pleased with it...
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post #10 of 11
7/28/08 at 11:27am
Would like to add that i'm another happy customer of SysConcept, even though the thread starter already both his cable ...
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post #11 of 11
7/28/08 at 12:29pm
Another vote for SysConcept... well made cables at a reasonable price... IMHO there is no audible difference between optical cables of the same length.
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