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Black 3 ft Toslink optical audio cable with male connectors on both ends

STARTECH

STARTECH THINTOS3 3 ft toslink digital optical audio cable

SKU CH-QX2J-TSBKJ MPN THINTOS3

3 ft Toslink cable with male-to-male connectors for digital optical audio

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • DetailsConnector A: 1 - Toslink Male Connector B: 1 - Toslink Male

Length 3 ft.

  • Accurate bitstream transfer for clear sound
  • 3 ft length suits desktop and home-theatre setups
  • Male-to-male Toslink connectors fit standard optical ports
  • Metal-shell connectors resist wear over time
  • Flexible PVC jacket simplifies cable routing

Connection Length & Purpose

The StarTech THINTOS3 is a 3 ft Toslink digital optical audio cable designed to link source equipment such as televisions, soundbars or AV receivers that use SPDIF optical outputs. Its male-to-male connectors suit setups where the components sit close together on the same shelf or rack.

Signal Integrity & Build

The PVC-jacketed cable carries the optical bitstream without electrical interference, preserving the original digital audio data. A metal-shell connector on each end resists wear from repeated insertion and maintains alignment for consistent light transmission.

What the Bundle Adds

The package contains only the single 3 ft cable; no additional adapters, polishing tools or mounting hardware are supplied. Users needing longer runs or right-angle connectors must source those separately.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameTHINTOS3
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size118 × 118 × 13 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the THINTOS3 cable and what is the common mistake to avoid?

Align the squared-off Toslink tip with the port's notch and push straight in until it clicks; forcing it upside-down is the step most people get wrong and can snap the plastic latch.

What maintenance or replacement will the THINTOS3 need later?

The PVC jacket and metal-shell connectors are built for long-term use; only replace the cable if the optical tips become scratched or the latch stops holding securely.

What limit appears first on the THINTOS3 during sustained use?

At 3 ft the signal loss stays well within the S/PDIF optical budget, so the first practical limit is physical — repeated sharp bends tighter than the PVC jacket's natural curve can fracture the fibre core.

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