digtal coax out to toslink in adaptor

[scoyote]

This has had to have come up --where an interconect differs on the units.I have seen an adaptor that simply passes the coax in and toslink female out--then a m/m toslink hooks you up. I don't know if this direction passes the digital signal without having to convert to light images? Is it necessary to convert when adapting the other way? Do i have to buy the $25? adaptor to interconnect these devices that i'm running thru an xbox 5.1---tia Brent

 

[markw]

I'm unclear as to what you're asking.

But, yep. They are out there and work. Most go both ways. If you need 'em, you need 'em.

 

[scoyote]

digital coaxial out--connect to a toslink input??

I'm basically asking if the digital audio signal is passed thru this simple adaptor tht i saw online (coax to toslink) I read further that the signal passes without needing a conversion to light images---is this true? I'm trying to connect a coaxial dig out on my dvd to the optical toslink in on my xbox 5.1. If i need the conversion adaptor then i need one! I was under the impression that a coax to toslink simple/cheap adaptor --could work without going to an unnecessary expense ---Does anyone know if i have to buy the adaptor or not?

 

[MDS]

I'm basically asking if the digital audio signal is passed thru this simple adaptor tht i saw online (coax to toslink) I read further that the signal passes without needing a conversion to light images---is this true?

Nope. You can't convert from electrical to optical or vice-versa by simply having a cable with two different connectors on the end. But no worry, there are plenty of coax to toslink conversion devices available.

 

[scoyote]

Nope. You can't convert from electrical to optical or vice-versa by simply having a cable with two different connectors on the end. But no worry, there are plenty of coax to toslink conversion devices available.

Thanks--That clears that up! someone had a simple adaptor to make the connection and stated that the electrical signal passed thru without a necessary conversion to light---unlike the signal going the other way (toslink to coax) I'll see Monoprice for the best price converter---Can't believe everything you read!!