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StarTech.com 6 Ft Toslink Digital Optical Spdif Audio Cable
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Manufacturer description
6 FT TOSLINK DIGITAL OPTICAL SPDIF AUDIO CABLE
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored StarTech.com 6 Ft Toslink Digital Optical Spdif Audio Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the audio & midi category. StarTech.com's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) Digital Optical Audio Cable - Toslink Digital Optical SPDIF - Ultra-Thin - Male/Male - Optical Audio Cable (THINTOS6) - Digital audio cable (optical) - SPDIF - TOSLINK male to TOSLINK male - 6 ft - fiber optic - black - for P/N: BT2A, HD202A, PEXSOUND7CH, SPDIF2AA, SPDIFCOAXTOS, VGA2HDPRO2, WIFI2HDVGA
Full Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Model | THINTOS6 |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Part Number | THINTOS6 |
| Connectivity | WiFi |
| Connector Type | Optical |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Not_Performance_Used |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030802635, 00065030802864 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Not_Performance_Used |
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