TOSLINK was created in 1983.
Toslink and SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) are related but not the same. SPDIF is a digital audio interface standard that can transmit audio signals in either electrical (coaxial) or optical (Toslink) formats. Toslink specifically refers to the optical version of SPDIF, which uses fiber optic cables to transmit audio signals as light. Therefore, while all Toslink connections are SPDIF, not all SPDIF connections are Toslink.
Yes...get a toslink (male) to a 3.5 mm (female) adapter. Easy as pie.
Toslink switch specifications can usually be found on product descriptions on most websites that sell computer products. Sewell Direct is an example of a site that sells Toslink switches and also provides their specification.
A Toslink IS a Fiber Optic Digital Interconnect cable
A toslink cable has a round connector that provides digital audio data using small pulses of light instead of electricity. It is manufactured by Toshiba.
No, The Toslink optical transfers method is thru the use of light, the 3.5mm jacks carry information thru metal condoctors (wire).
A Toslink Cable can be purchased through Staples, both in their physical stores and online. Amazon and Ebay also offer a wide range of Toslink Cables.
They are capable of running 5.1 surround sound in one convienient pin. Toslink cables are capable of 7.1 and also run on one pin.
The Logitech Z5300 speaker system can be used with a Mac but check that your Mac will be able to connect - the Toslink may require an adaptor. (See links below)
Nothing extra is needed. You need to connect the mixer to the game console with the included TOSlink optical cable.
Yes. Simply run a coxial aidio cable or a Toslink cable from your sony playstation to your amplifier and you will have linked your sony playstation with your home theatre.
Video is picture and audio is the sound. Home theater receivers have RCA composite or component, S-Video or HDMI for the video input, and RCA analog, Toslink (optical) or coaxial inputs for digital audio.