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Black optical Toslink cable with male connectors at both ends, 5.0 mm diameter

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 101447 Optical S/PDIF Toslink Cable 5.0 mm

SKU CH-230C-PDW3R

A 5.0 mm optical S/PDIF Toslink cable with male-to-male connectors for multi-channel audio

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeOthers
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Immune to ground loops and RF interference with optical S/PDIF transmission
  • Full-sized male Toslink connectors on both ends for wide device compatibility
  • 0 mm cable diameter with molded strain-relief boots for durable connections
  • Gold-plated ferrules resist corrosion and protect precision-polished fiber tips
  • Plastic tip protectors included to guard connectors during storage

Monoprice 101447 Optical S/PDIF Cable

This Monoprice 101447 cable carries digital audio over a Toslink optical link. It connects TVs, game consoles, sound bars and home-theatre gear without the ground-loop hum or electromagnetic interference that can affect copper cables. The 5.0 mm diameter jacket protects the fibre while staying flexible for tight routing behind equipment racks. Full-sized male connectors on both ends click securely into standard S/PDIF ports.

Suits stereo and surround setups needing a short

The three-foot length works well for source-to-receiver runs inside a single cabinet or across a desktop. Installations that span longer distances between rooms or rack bays will need a longer cable. Buyers who require coaxial RCA digital connections or analogue RCA audio should choose a different cable type.

5.0 mm outside diameter with moulded strain relief

The 5.0 mm outside diameter determines how easily the cable bends around corners and fits through cable-management channels. Moulded connector boots and strain-relief collars protect the fibre-to-ferrule joint from tugging during installation or equipment moves. Gold-plated ferrules and polished fibre tips maintain low insertion loss over the cable's lifetime.

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Price $5.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name101447
Product typeOthers
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Male

Questions about this item

Will the 5.0 mm Toslink cable need its ends cleaned or replaced after long use?

The gold-plated ferrules resist corrosion and the plastic tip protectors shield the polished fiber ends when not connected, so routine cleaning is rarely needed.

What limits signal quality first on a 3-foot Toslink run under continuous playback?

At this length the precision-polished fiber tips keep attenuation negligible, so the receiver's optical input sensitivity becomes the practical limit.

Does the cable generate heat or draw power when used all day?

Optical fiber carries light, not electricity, so the cable itself produces no heat and consumes no power during extended operation.

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