Will this unit convert any optical signal other than PCM?
747752
It should. Mine worked with everything I put through it, including dolby digital 5.1, dts 5.1, and pcm 2.0. Note that the input is the optical, output is coax. I think a lot of people complaining it didn't work are trying to use it backwards.
2196868
If you use a splitter it should work, I have solved a similar problem with excellent results. One thing you did not make clear is whether or not you are using Optical cables all-around. I don't know if mixing cables would have a negative effect or if your splitter can handle both types interchangeably.
170629
Not sure , but I use it to covert RCA to optical for my Onkyo AV receiver and I can use the digital / surround settings and Sub and it works great!
888981
I am not familiar with your particular setup. This adapter converts TOS-link optical to digital coax, but not the other way around. It won't convert digital coax to TOS-link. They have another model that does that. BTW, mine is still going great after a year.
1997368
No. It is a pure digital to digital switch. The signal is light over glass. The switching is of an optical signal from multiple sources to an end component.
1223922
It is worth considering whether or not the signal has HDCP encryption on it. If you're using it to display the output of a PC, it will work as you describe. But if you're trying to convert an HDMI output from something like a BluRay player, it may not (and likely will not) work, because of the HDCP encryption coming from the BluRay signal.
1683963
yes you should be able to do a PCM pass thru using the optical port on this, though keep in mind that basically means none of the signal processing is done locally on the card... In other words if that is all you are going to use it for you can accomplish the same thing with a much cheaper card, or with on board audio if there is an optical port.
248816
This adaptor converts one end of a TOSlink cable (one form of S/PDIF) into a mini-TOSlink plug. Even though it looks a little like a 3.5mm jack, it's still an optical signal, so what ever you plan to plug it into has to be capable of receiving optical S/PDIF in its 3.5mm jack. For example Apple MacBooks have been capable of this for years. It doesn't convert optical/digital signal to analog sound.
2236524
This didn't work for me. I have a TV with a digital output and a sound bar with rca inputs and optical inputs. I ended up buying a digital to optical converter for twenty five bucks. It works good.
70790
You will need a converter that converts digital optical to analog stereo 1st. Depending on converter, you may also need a adapter that coverts the plug/termination style.
488551
I am unsure if that will work or not. I have used the optical cable aqnd have been very pleased.
1140447
No. This box converts optical to coax. It's not bidirectional. I think you need to convert the TV coax output to the soundbar optical input. I think the 40018 model does what you need.
2210246
Yes, it depends on the source. If the source can read the format and send the digital via optical, the D/A converter will work.
1334534
As far as I know the TV ears analog does not accept and optical signal, so the answer is "no". This unit just splits a single optical signal in to two. If you only have optical out from your TV you'll need to get a Digital to analog unit. U use the FiiO D3 (D03K) Digital to Analog Audio Converter which works well.
250420
The product description on the Amazon page states that it converts Toslink optical audio signals and further states that it takes 24-bit S/PDIF incoming bit stream on left and right channels. As far as I know Toslink is defined to cover raw PCM encoding as well as the later S/PDFI protocol. I would not assume it will convert other forms of audio signals without checking with the manufacturer. My personal use is with a standard Toslink signal.
2275322
No, this only converts analog to digital. There is a digital to analog version that should work though.
2024612
No it will not. You can't convert the signal with this cable or any other. You need more expensive equipment to do that.