Amazon Basics 192KHz Digital Optical Coax to Analog RCA Audio Converter, ABS, Black, 2 x 1.6 x 1 inches

Interconnects used to be the main source of revenue for specialty stores in the audio industry. High-end wires and cables were the source of commissions for some salespeople. No self-respecting audiophile would admit he couldn't hear the difference, despite the fact that no instrument could detect it. That's fine, the salesman would say, because your ears are more precise than any instrument. As a result, we poor addicts would spend a lot of money on beautifully designed wires and the like, only to be disappointed when our musician friends seemed content with anything durable and mocked our obsessions. After we'd all consumed our cool aid, the manufacturers abruptly switched to digital and created entirely new types of interfaces. br>All of a sudden, your $2000 amplifier was out of date. The TV industry chipped in and analogue interfaces were removed from high-end 4K OLED TVs. Do these converters work? They've saved old people from having their $10,000 equipment thrown away. My hearing, on the other hand, appears to be severely impaired. Do you have a tangle of wires and a grumpy spouse as a result of your efforts? Progress comes at a cost. So I have a TV with an optical input, a 4K DVD with an optical input and a coaxial output, but an amplifier with only RCA inputs. Thankfully, both the TV and the amplifier are Blutooth compatible, so the second converter is no longer required. Of course, lossy compression is built into Bluetooth, making the whole thing a farce.

Raegan Tran

| May 03, 2021

This converter was purchased so that I could route the Toslink (optical audio) output, convert it to a standard RCA phono-jack signal, and then plug it into my vintage (pre-digital) audio system. Stereo system (Toslink) It went off without a hitch; or even more effective than a charm My Roku 4 is noticeably faster, and the audio signal from the Toslink output is clearly superior to the standard (former standard?) electromagnetic, analogue output from my old Roku (despite the fact that this handy little box converts it back to the old fashioned electromagnetic, analogue signal before it reaches my ears). The audio quality has improved noticeably. To power my "old school" (dumb) flat screen TV, I plugged this adapter into the USB port. That means that when I turn off the TV, the photon to electron audio signal adapter box turns off as well. Furthermore, it is one of Amazon's cheapest products of its kind. What else is there to ask for - I have a question for you. I'm hoping it will last a long time because there isn't much that could mechanically fail because I don't have to turn it on or off. There are no sound distortions (or delays) that I can detect. I'm optimistic about this device, and after two weeks of use, I'd say it's a "good buy. " " I do, in fact.

Monica Levine

| Feb 07, 2021

For the living room, I purchased a new Samsung smart TV with only an optical audio out, whereas my previous one had analog (RCA) out. So I saw this unit for $10 and decided to give it a try because I really wanted to be able to listen to the TV through my stereo like I had before. The unit arrived in a few days, and despite the fact that I've only had it for a week, it's already performed admirably. The audio is clear and loud, and it enhances the TV's sound.

Sophie HOWELLS

| Mar 10, 2021

This device accomplishes the task at hand. The fact that it doesn't come with a (required) power brick is annoying, but that's about it. br>I'm not a full-time writer. I'm not an audiophile in the traditional sense, but I appreciate good sound. People spend thousands of dollars on high-end digital audio converters, but after hearing this, I'm not sure why. I've used it with both SACDs and 4K UHD discs in my Sony bdp-hdp-hdp-hdp-hdp-hdp-hdp-hdp-hdp- x700 (which, while excellent, lacks analog outputs), and I can't tell the difference between this DAC and the DAC in my Denon receiver (which costs more than 50 times as much as this little guy). There may be a slight difference if I pay close attention and switch back and forth quickly, but it's not much. br>Do not hesitate to get this if you need to convert a toslink or digital coax output to an analog signal.

Khaleesi Key

| Jan 04, 2021

When I was looking for a new television, I discovered that many new models lack RCA or 3. Audio output to older AV receivers and amplifiers via 5mm jacks. This adapter was used to connect the legacy equipment to the optical output that most TVs have. The sound quality is excellent, with the exception of a minor popping sound when the audio first starts playing on the receiver. But that's a minor quibble; overall, I'm pleased with this converter and the solution it offers.

Eugene Hanna

| Aug 19, 2021

This isn't going to give you the same experience as surround 5. 1 or something similar, but it gets audio from Moukey to my bookshelf speakers without a hitch. I'm pleased with the result, but what makes it even better for me is that it connects via micro USB and is powered by a USB port, so I won't have to add another power supply to my surge protector strip.

Asa Jensen

| Feb 17, 2021

This item was purchased to connect a digital coaxial cable from the television to the wireless headphone base. I can leave the cable connected to the television so that someone else can watch it without headphones. Because using the TV's headphone jack disables the TV's speaker, this device is ideal for my needs.

Jadiel McKenzie

| Feb 23, 2021