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Originally Posted by Titan
So I am currently using a normal 3.5 mm cord connected to my cd input to watch shows from my Macbook to my HDTV.
I need to order some other cable and was wondering if it worth my while to get a digital optical cable cord.
My receiver, an older JVC, says it will take a digital optical cable. Is this the same as a toslink cable? The receiver is square. I guess I would then either need an adapter or a cable that has the mini doc to plug into the mac.
So, two questions:
1. Would the quality be worth the effort?
2. Is Toslink the same as digital optical cable?
Thanks.
Monoprice to the rescue: Is this what I need? Is it worth it? |
1. It's possible, but quite doubtful.
2. Yes. Toslink is the "trade name" for that type of digital optical cable, as it was originally invented by Toshiba.
As to whether it is worth buying... that's up to you. It isn't exactly expensive, so it's not a risky purchase. That is definitely the product you want (monoprice picture) if you want to utilize the digital optical input on your receiver.