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Black 6 ft Toslink optical audio cable with male connectors at both ends

STARTECH

STARTECH THINTOS6 6 ft toslink digital optical audio cable

SKU CH-DD3C-6TCV7 MPN THINTOS6

A 6 ft Toslink digital optical cable with male-to-male connectors for SPDIF audio links

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • DetailsConnector A: 1 - Toslink Male Connector B: 1 - Toslink Male

Length 6 ft.

  • 6 ft length connects components across a typical living-room setup
  • Male-to-male Toslink connectors plug directly into source and receiver
  • Ultra-thin flexible PVC jacket routes easily behind furniture
  • Delivers accurate bitstream transfer for clear digital audio
  • Lifetime warranty backs the cable for long-term use

Product Identity

The StarTech THINTOS6 is a 6 ft Toslink digital optical audio cable designed to carry SPDIF signals between compatible devices. It features male-to-male Toslink connectors on each end and a thin, flexible PVC jacket in black. The cable targets users who need a reliable optical link for home-theatre receivers, soundbars, game consoles or PC sound cards.

Who It Suits

This cable suits anyone connecting two components that both provide standard Toslink ports and require a 6 ft run. Buyers needing a longer or shorter reach, or those whose equipment uses only coaxial SPDIF or analogue audio jacks, should look at other cable types.

Deciding Specification

The single specification that determines compatibility is the connector pair: one Toslink male plug at each end. If both source and destination accept this exact optical interface, the cable will fit; otherwise it will not.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameTHINTOS6
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping weight1.54 kg
Package size196 × 122 × 28 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the THINTOS6 cable and what step do people often miss?

Align the squared-off Toslink plug with the port's keyed opening, insert straight until it clicks, and remove any protective caps first — forcing it upside-down cracks the plastic tip.

What maintenance or replacement will the THINTOS6 need over time?

The ultra-thin PVC jacket resists kinking, so only inspect the lens faces for dust; a blast of compressed air restores transmission — no scheduled replacement is required.

What limit appears first during sustained playback with the 6 ft THINTOS6?

At 6 ft the optical signal stays well within Toslink's low-loss range, so the first practical limit is the source device's maximum supported sample rate, not cable attenuation.

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