Experience superb sonic clarity and accurate musical reproduction with this S/PDIF (Toslink) Digital Optical Audio Cable from Monoprice! The Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format provides for a Digital Optical Audio signal, commonly referred to as Toslink. Toslink allows for the distribution of uncompressed 2-channel PCM audio or compressed multichannel audio, such as DTS® or Dolby® 5.1 or 7.1. Being an optical signal, Toslink is immune to problems that can plague electrical signals, such as crosstalk, magnetic interference, or radio frequency interference. This cable features a full-sized Toslink connector on each end, with molded connector heads and strain-relief boots. - Full-sized male Digital Optical Audio (Toslink) connectors at each end - 5.0mm outside diameter - Molded strain relief connectors reduce strain where the cable and connectors meet - Gold plated ferrule resists corrosion and provides maximum protection for the connector tip - Precision polished fiber tips for maximum signal transfer - Plastic tip protectors attached to each end to protect the optical cable when not in use