Avantree DAC02 192KHz Digital to Analog Audio Converter with Toslink Optical Cable, Volume Control, SPDIF Coaxial to Stereo L/R RCA 3.5mm AUX Adapter for PS4 PS3 Xbox HD DVD Home Cinema AV Amps TV

It has a convenient USB connection, which eliminates the need for power cables, and most importantly, IT WORKS GREAT! My 2015 Samsung 55" smart TV has only ONE audio output, which is an optical interface. So I tried the cheaper ADCs and NONE of them worked, but this one works like a charm and has a very short sound delay. Also, it's a very nice package.

Sylvie Arroyo

| Apr 25, 2021

It performs admirably. BUT AFTER ONLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS OF USE, IT DOES. (Does not support HD sound, so you won't be able to use the advanced sound features if you have a Blu-ray player. ) But it works well, and I've used it with my stereo in dolby surround and advanced theatre settings, and it's performed admirably. Also, unlike many other devices, this one has a volume control, so there is no problem with the audio being loud enough when combined with the volume control on my stereo.

Jaycee Sandoval

| Nov 04, 2021

I was on the fence when I saw DACs for under $10, but this swayed me. br>br>Arrived on time, plugged everything in, and switched to optical mode; it immediately worked. Sound quality is excellent, and there are two outputs to the 3. If you need it, there's a 5mm jack and a volume control (ie, if it's going to speakers that are out of reach, turn them up and use the volume control on this to change volume). Otherwise, simply turn it all the way up - There is no distortion, clipping, or anything like that. br>br>Got mine for my Xbox One X, and setup was as simple as going to the audio settings and turning on the optical output, as well as HDMI (even though it runs to a PC monitor, hence the need for this, it still seemed necessary to get it up and running). I've looked for the one x's sampling rate in vain; I don't believe it's 192 KHz, but at the very least I know it can handle anything. My sound system is connected to a mixing board, but you could connect it to powered speakers or a sound system directly. You might even be able to do Dolby 5. 1 and 7. 1 via optical, though I'd imagine that if you can't connect the optical directly to a sound system, the analog conversion will reduce it to stereo anyway, so this is really only for people who don't want surround. br>br>My main deciding factor was that every other review for a slightly cheaper DAC was replaced by one for a slightly more expensive DAC. I wanted it to work the first time, which seems to be the case with these. Just keep in mind that, as you can see from the photos, you only get a micro USB cable to power it; you'll need to power it with your own USB block or strip. Because so much these days relies on USB power, I strongly advise surge protectors with their own set of USB outlets for power-hungry situations. Only this type of connection is available, despite the fact that USB-based connections are available as well. Only strips that increase the total capacity of a PC frequently include power-supply strips. There are no other options. You can also use the Xbox's USB port to power it, though that isn't my preferred method. br>br>Overall: Well-made, attractive, and functional, at a reasonable price, I would recommend it.

Johnathan Ayala

| Dec 14, 2021

The Avantree DAC is excellent in this regard. As a professional musician, I place a high value on sound quality. The sound quality is excellent, and the Avantree's separate volume control is a useful feature. I can connect my bluetooth speaker to my flatscreen TV for $30, and the sound is clear and in stereo on most stations. I'm glad I found this product before purchasing a soundbar that cost ten times as much. Please keep in mind: br>br> It's possible that you'll need a 1/8-inch drill bit. inch- If you don't already have one, you'll need to purchase an RCA adapter.

Isaias Barr

| Feb 19, 2021

This gadget allows you to do so. A volume control is also included. Other similar DAC devices that lack volume control can only provide a single preset volume that is not controllable by the TV remote. It's a fantastic and cost-effective way to get these two jobs done. This DAC only has a manual knob for controlling headset volume. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> After a few days, the optical input started to fail. It would go in and out with the sound. I had to nudge the cable to get it to turn back on. That does not make me happy. Returned.

Yehuda Church

| Mar 04, 2021

The unit is excellent, and they demonstrate how to set your television to the Optical PCM format, which you must use! br>The frustration is in trying to get my smart LG TV audio menu options to work because it took several attempts to open one thing on the audio menu so another option suddenly appeared and sync audio opened a volume and I actually had to cut ON the optical output because no light was coming out as it should when you open the input little door! br>br>I was very frustrated with my LG menu, which hides options until you change something, at which point another option appears magically, until the option to change the optical output to PCM finally appeared! br>I have no idea what I changed in the audio settings where I started, but keep going and CHANGE audio settings until all options are revealed! br>I used Creative TII 20 powered speakers, which cost $22, and wow, what a difference! br>I can now hear the sound when my window AC unit is turned on; previously, volume 75 was required, but it was too far away from my ears because the white noise obscured those 6 watt speakers? br>br>I am very pleased with this DAC unit; it is well-designed and comes with all necessary cables (except a 10-foot 3. Using a 5mm stereo extension cable, I was able to move the speakers closer to my bed! br>Now that I can hear clearly, my ears are fine, but that AC window unit is very loud! br>Don't give up on your TV menu; keep changing things until you find the optical output PCM option; it's there somewhere!.

Hana Rose

| May 24, 2021