HDMI cables might not sound as fancy as optical audio cables, but they're they're superior in every way.

An optical audio port, also known as a TOSLINK (Toshiba Link) port, is a type of digital audio connection that uses light to transmit audio signals between devices. This port is commonly found on ...

While the choice of audio connection can affect sound system performance in a significant way, it is also an element that ...

Q What is the purpose of the optical digital audio out port on my TV? Can that be used instead of my HDMI port for sound from my receiver? Is HDMI as good or better than optical digital? BRIAN JOHNSON ...

COOPER CITY, FL., 9/07/04 — Wireworld has introduced its Supernova 5+ Glass Fiber Optic digital audio cable, which reduces digital jitter effects for dramatic improvements in sound quality over ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

Monoprice Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter does what it says. While it isn't without its quirks, it does work. Mostly. Monoprice has a singular reputation in the ...

My music server (an old desktop PC) finally died and I'm looking to build a new box to replace it. Due to the age of my receiver, I need the new server to output digital audio via an S/PDIF coaxial ...

The What: Extron has begun shipping the HD Pro Plenum Series of active, hybrid optical-copper cables for high-speed transmission of HDMI digital video and audio signals. They support data rates up to ...

The What: Key Digital has introduced the KD-AOCH series cables, available in lengths from 33 feet (10m) to 328 feet (100m). This active optical copper hybrid cable series offers the latest in 4K ...

I just replaced my trusty but ancient NAD preamp after something in the output stage blew. I'm now hooking up a shiny new C658. I would like to get sound from my TV as an input and it only has one ...