Cables to Go 40019 Optical to Coaxial Digital Audio Converter (Black)

by Cables To Go

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002GV876
• Item model number: 40019
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Cables To Go Optical to Coaxial Digital Audio Converter 40019 Cable Adapters

Customer Reviews

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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Audio Converter, September 7, 2007

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This review is from: Cables to Go 40019 Optical to Coaxial Digital Audio Converter (Black) (Electronics)

Works well, simple and straight forward design. Be sure of your need (optical to coax) or (coas to optical). These converters work only on way-do not accidentally order the wrong converter.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed! No problems!, April 2, 2009

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Dane Shepherd (Gulf Coast, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cables to Go 40019 Optical to Coaxial Digital Audio Converter (Black) (Electronics)

Works great for my application! My brand new SHARP Aquos has five HDMI inputs, but only one Optical audio out. My old BOSE LS-50 only has ONE COAX Digital-in (and NO optical). This unit allowed me to pass all of the audio through my TV (PS3, Wii, Tuner, PC, etc.) and out to the BOSE without a switchbox or changing wires all the time.

I have NOT had to power-cycle the device yet (as other have warned) and it has worked consistently and sounds great.

**NOTE** As others have mentioned; BE SURE to get the right one!!! This model is OPTICAL-IN, COAX OUT. These are uni-directional and this unit will not convert COAX to optical. Choose carefully!

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works like it's supposed to, August 28, 2007

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Amozarte (Saint Louis - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cables to Go 40019 Optical to Coaxial Digital Audio Converter (Black) (Electronics)

I had the problem of too many TOSLINK outputs and not enough inputs. The good news for me was that I did have one spare Coax input. This converter easily made the switch and I'm enjoying my digital audio with no problems.

Please be aware that this is a powered unit- so plan to have a power brick (albeit a small one) plugged in somewhere near your desired install location. Also, the unit itself is about the length and width of a business card, and about as thick as a deck of cards. In other words, it's pretty small and can fit just about anywhere.