Monster Cable ILS100-1M Interlink LightSpeed 100 High-Performance Digital Fiber-Optic Cable, Toslink-to-Toslink (1 Meter)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.5 x 2.8 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: B00003CWA6
• Item model number: ILS100-1M
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 17, 2000

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ordinary Toslink Cables with Ordinary Construction Deliver Ordinary Sound While the variety of digital sources on the market continues to grow, the availability of high quality fiber optic cables has lagged far behind. Cables with Toslink connections abound; finding one that lives up to the level of performance required by a digital source however, is no easy task. In fact, most Toslink cables feature second - rate construction and cheap materials. The result? Inferior data transfer--a landmine for the enthusiast in search of the better sound digital components are capable of delivering. Interlink¨ LightSpeed 100 Fiber Optic Cable: Precision Polishing and Rugged Design Make the Difference LightSpeed 100 offers high performance and value in a durable design.

A high density molded PVC connector boot with heavy - duty strain relief provides superior protection of the delicate fiber. The fiber itself is encased in a protective, flexible Duraflex jacket that makes routing through entertainment furniture and shelving easy. A precision - polished termination and specially tuned fiber deliver incredibly accurate transfer of digital audio source signals. The resulting reduction in jitter-causing dispersion in the digital datastream means smoother, more natural sound. And because ILS100 is a purely optical means of transferring bitstreams, you won't run the risk of annoying ground problems like hum and buzz.

Monster's Precision Polished Toslink Connection Maximizes Transmission Traditionally, connections have proven to be the weak link in fiber optic design. Monster has overcome this obstacle by precision - polishing our connections for a perfect termination of the fiber. The result is high signal transmission, low internal reflection and minimization of jitter and time distortion for cleaner, more natural sound. Get the Best Possible Digital Audio Performance Whether decoding a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack, enjoying the pleasure of a high performance DAC, or recording your favorite music, Interlink Lightspeed 100 delivers clean, natural sound.

Product Description
Monster Cable ILS100-1M Interlink. LightSpeed® 100 1 m. fiber optic toslink-to-toslink

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great long distance connection, June 18, 2000

By A Customer

this product offers a great connection to your home audio system if you have the upgraded sound blaster live output panel with the digital output. It is difficult to locate a cable of this length to connect your pc to your receiver, but monster does a great job of it, even if they are overpriced

23 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More Monster hype, February 3, 2003

By A Customer

"High velocity of propagation for lower time smear"

What does this mean? The light from the source to the destination over this 1 meter cable probably takes 4 to 5 billionths of a second. I would like to know how this time affects anything sonically, as even golden ears who claim they can hear 100 kHz are talking about 10 millionths of a second cycle time.

Light's light - buy the cheapest optical you can find. If it works, it will sound just as good as this overpriced stuff.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Optical is the way to go, January 18, 2004

By	Archange M. Chavannes "Mike Chavannes" (Crestview, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you haven't spent a decent amount of money on your sound system, don't buy optical cable. I hear many people complain about how they can't tell the difference between RCA and optical, but when I see what they're using for a receiver and speakers, the problem is obvious. You're stereo system is only as good as its weakest link, and optical cable is intended for high-end stereo equipment. It's that simple. If you're balking at the price you're spending on optical cable, you probably haven't invested enough money into your stereo equipment for it to really make a difference.
That said, if you do decide to go optical, Monster is an easy choice. Although I'm sure they hike up the price a bit on name alone, they do make some of the best audio cable out there, optical or otherwise. I've noticed marked improvement in the sound quality from both my DVD and even MP3 player. If you want to take a chance with a less known brand for a cheaper price, good luck, but I'm willing to spend a little more for quality.