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Optical to RCA Digital to Analog Audio Converter Optical to Analog Converter with Remote DAC Converter Support 192KHz 24bit with IR Remote Control Optical Cable and Power Adapter Silver
Last Updated: December 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
310
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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Plasma
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Review Analysis - 299 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Remote
75control, volume, ir, converter, universal
+64%
-36%
" ... This allows an easy effective way to connect audio & video with a remote control volume. ... "
" ... Sound quality is actually good, but the remote, which is infrared, has a very poor range and pickup mechanism. ... 2) Use a documented set of IR codes, like Sony reciever IR codes, so anyone can follow universal remote setup instructions and make it work. ... 3) Add IR learning functionality to have the unit accept 3rd party remotes. ... "
" ... The remote is rudimentary but very handy to have and does exactly what it needs to. ... "
" ... It's very easy to set up and the remote offers great convenience and function. ... "
" ... The remote control is a great add-on because it allows you to control the volume, mute and off-on. ... "
" ... Remote has good distance and overall quality good for the price. ... "
" ... Great little unit even came with its own remote! ... "
" ... I'm glad I ordered this one with the remote, because my TV's digital output is fixed volume. ... "
Sound Quality
72speakers, audio, output, sound bar, optical
+83%
-17%
" ... Now that it works, I do get great quality sound from the TV through my older analog sound system. ... "
" ... Perfect solution for tv sound output issues, 2 channel only which is fine for me. ... "
" ... I have an older plasma TV and just got a new sound bar. ... "
" ... - Has optical-in for best audio quality ... "
" ... Sound quality from the speakers was excellent. ... Better than the TV audio output, i was using, ... "
" ... Set the sound on the TV to optical and done. ... The sound is great. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up didn't experience any sound increase problem (no wide jumps in up or down sound volumn. ... "
" ... Hardest part was finding out how to change the TV settings to output the sound to optical. ... "
Device Compatibility
38device, connect, speakers, samsung, receiver
+89%
-11%
" ... Used this to connect a TV to a Soundbar. ... "
" ... I say this after have trying multiple methods to hook up my Logitech speakers with my Samsung smart TV. ... This is where this product comes in because now I’m able to connect by TV with the speakers using this box. ... "
" ... This worked the way it's supposed to, enabling me to connect both external speakers and headphones to my TV's digital audio out by connecting my TosLink cable to this device. ... "
" ... Used this device to hook up my TV to the receiver. ... "
" ... The led tv had low level audio output to connect to my wireless headphones receiver. ... The low level audio outputs allowed me to plug in the wireless headphones without cutting out the tv speakers. ... "
" ... The Dingsun digital to analog audio converter device allows me to use the external speaker setting on my TV with my Sony system. ... "
" ... Use with my home theater ... "
" ... Great device if you have an older AppleTV and want to use it with a Bose speaker system. ... "
Controls
33control, remote, mute, control the volume, loud
+61%
-39%
" ... The volume feature is awesome. ... "
" ... Works great, Love the volume control and on off switch. ... "
" ... The tv's volume control has no effect on digital audio out, the headphones are loud and clear and the boss(wife) doesnt come into the bedroom complaining the tv is to loud. ... "
" ... Simple to install, adds no visible latency to my setup and gives you volume control. ... "
" ... With this I have two inputs that I can switch between using the remote and adjust volume and it has a mute button. ... "
" ... This DAC enables me to use my analog speakers that have their own tone controls and now a remote to control the volume and mute without having to get up and adjust the speaker's volume control, I would recommend this product. ... "
" ... This unit has a unique feature, it has built in volume control, i have not seen any other converter with this feature built into the unit. ... "
" ... The best part is that it comes with a volume control remote so that I don’t have to manually change the volume from my Logitech speaker. ... I have an AppleTV so I was able to me the Apple TV remove learn the volume buttons if the remote of this product, so now I am able to control the volume using my Apple TV remote. ... "
Ease of Use
29easy to install, simple, easy to use, easy to set, setup
+100%
" ... It was easy to setup after I discovered that I needed to and how to change the optical audio out to PCM. ... "
" ... set up was easy and it's been working ever since, and no problems at all, working great ... "
" ... It’s so simple! ... "
" ... It's easy to use and works great. ... "
" ... Very easy to install. ... It takes patience to set. ... "
" ... Easy to use out of the box. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up, with simple directions. ... "
" ... Easy to use, and worked ... "
Ports
27converter, cable, output, digital, analog
+70%
-30%
" ... Since my TV had a USB this one worked best for me. ... "
" ... I ordered this Optical to Analog Converter, very simple setup, just plugged it in and it worked, just as I wanted. ... "
" ... Plug my Bose’s 3.5mm aux cable into the device. ... "
" ... I especially like it because it can power off the USB port on our cable box. ... "
" ... This adapter works extremely well. ... "
" ... I used the TV digital output, to the units digital input. ... I wired a two jack splitter to the 3.5 MM stereo output. ... "
" ... This is the second setup we purchased to hook up our RCA connector headphones to our optical technology TV. ... "
" ... Besides all that, it was packaged well and it came with the power adapter and optical cable. ... "
Volume
25control, loud, output, level, exact
+52%
-48%
" ... I can also use this with my stereo for better sound when the upstairs neighbor isn't home. ... "
" ... The volume feature is awesome. ... "
" ... My husband can listen on his headphones while I listen to the TV at a lower volume. ... "
" ... I am getting 100% of the volume capacity. ... "
" ... But once it responds it's ok. And i hoped that there would be a more fine control over the volume. ... I like to have the knobs close to 80% volume as i like to have close to full control of the sound. ... "
" ... I just adjust them to be at the maximum volume i want. ... "
" ... I have the gain structure set slightly loud for max volume which gives me the headroom I need to stop messing with those attenuation knobs on my amp. ... "
" ... This allows me to utilize the soundbar to its fullest as well as dial up the volume on the powered sub. ... "
Setup
23setup, simple, easy, installation, worked
+100%
" ... Simple to install, adds no visible latency to my setup and gives you volume control. ... "
" ... Well written instructions, works as described. ... "
" ... This product was deliver on time, was easy to install, and worked as expected. ... "
" ... set up was easy and it's been working ever since, and no problems at all, working great ... "
" ... Very easy to install. ... "
" ... Used the proper setup as directed by instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Setup was a quick and very easy plug-and-play 5 minute exercise. ... "
Cables
22optical, cables, converter, supplied, toslink
+41%
-59%
" ... the general quality is bad, it's very hard to insert cables in the connectors because the manufacturing is bad. ... "
" ... I did have a problem at first as it didn't work, then I realized that the little flap where the cable goes in had popped off, got pushed in and blocked the signal. ... I took it out and pushed the cable back in and all is well! ... "
" ... Toslink input broke immediately. ... Update: They offered to send a new one and the exact same thing happened on the very first attempt to plug the cable in. ... "
" ... However, the audio cable that was supplied with the converter did not work, leading me to believe the converter did not work. ... I put the supplied cable in place of another working cable and that is when I discovered the supplied cable was defective. ... I put the working cable that I already have in the converter, and it works. ... The problem was the defective optical audio cable that came supplied with the converter. ... I almost returned the entire unit, but instead purchased a new, higher quality optical audio cable. ... I wish the supplied cable would have been a better quality item. ... If I had returned it, a replacement would still would have come in with a flimsy audio cable. ... "
" ... The optical input port stopped being able to hold the cable in place. ... "
" ... The door to the toslink optical cable connector came off as soon as i started to insert the cable. ... The cable will not stay secure in the device. ... "
" ... the only thing is the wires that go into it you need to jigle around so it works and now I leave it alone so it works when I turn headset on. ... I was turning it off all the time and then always had to jiggle the wires in the back to get it to work ... "
" ... Optical cable does not plug in properly to box input ... "
Marketplace
22works, exactly as advertised, described, thank, picture
+95%
-5%
" ... The seller contacted me by email to apologize and to tell me that they were sending me a new one. ... They asked if it the new works would I please edit my original review. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... It works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... was received promptly & on time!! ... "
" ... Works as advertised . ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as Advertised ... "
Product Reliability
20work, working, failed, went, problems
+25%
-75%
" ... It was defective. ... "
" ... Terrible product, worked at the beginning and that was it. ... "
" ... Much to my dismay, this product failed to meet my expectations. ... "
" ... Does not work ... "
" ... The devices work for 1-3 weeks then quit working. ... "
" ... The second unit didn't work at all. ... "
" ... Worked for a day only and stopped working after that. ... "
" ... This product did not work! ... "
Price
16money, worth, waste, product, overall
+88%
-13%
" ... This is still a great product by a great manufacturer especially for the price. ... "
" ... Great bank for your buck. ... "
" ... THIS LITTLE GEM IS WELL WORTH THE PALTRY $16 PRICE. ... "
" ... right for the price. ... "
" ... Pick it up, for the price you cant beat it ... "
" ... I recommend this vendor highly for great products and prices ... "
" ... Overall this is a great buy for the price. ... "
" ... We will see how long it lasts, but for the price this device is a steal. ... "
Product As Described
14works, exactly as advertised, described, picture, advertised
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as Advertised ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised . ... "
" ... Otherwise it works as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Returns
13back, returning, one, sent, sending
+15%
-85%
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... Returned for credit. ... "
" ... Returned the item for a refund. ... "
" ... May have to return them. ... "
" ... Didnt even bother returning it back ... "
" ... The last one failed a day after the 30 day return period. ... "
" ... Will be returning asap. ... "
" ... don't waste your time with this one sent back ... "
Build Quality
8stand, slim, quality, plastic, good
+50%
-50%
" ... Cheaply made, plastic pieces wobble around. ... "
" ... It breaks apart and won’t snap in. ... "
" ... you have to literally stand in front of it to make it work. ... "
" ... It was very slim and flimsy. ... "
Display Clarity
6screen, lights, tv, front, flat
+67%
-33%
" ... We use it to add an extension speaker on our big screen TV. ... "
" ... That is good products,all this good, the led light display too little. ... "
" ... The lights are soft enough to not be a distraction when viewing in the dark. ... "
" ... Works on my Samsung LCD. ... "
Capacity
5upstairs, tv, speakers, room, home
+80%
-20%
" ... Because of my open floor plan house, we use small and larger speakers wired to the audio output of the TV. ... "
" ... Perfect for my needs, if I was going to use this in the home theater room with the good gear I might probe the specifications more on signal/frequency loss, or distortion introduction, etc. ... "
" ... I can also use this with my stereo for better sound when the upstairs neighbor isn't home. ... "
" ... It worked great on the upstairs TV, now my husband (and especially me!) ... "
Overall performance
4works, wanted, looks, feels
+100%
" ... Looks and feels cheap but it does the job, works as advertised. ... "
" ... It does the job I wanted. ... "
" ... The set up was fast and worked fine. ... "
" ... This is a good little amp and does the job. ... "
Headphones
4headphone jack, audio, optical, headphone, rca
+75%
-25%
" ... I wired a two jack splitter to the 3.5 MM stereo output. ... "
" ... Now I can connect stereo and my wireless headphones again. ... "
" ... Neither our Samsung TV nor the Sony Soundbar we use with it have headphone jacks so gave this a try and it works perfectly with our headphones and TV setup - just connected the optical link to the TV, set the TV's external speaker output and that was it. ... "
Network
4+75%
-25%
" ... Using 35 foot toslink to the old analog and it drives the signal fine. ... "
" ... They must use the same signal code or something. ... "
" ... Having said all that, the signal is clear, no distortion with good gain. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3+67%
-33%
" ... Saved lots of $ over buying new earphones and spouse can sleep in silence. ... "
" ... It's as if the controller goes to sleep or something. ... "
Resolution
34k tv, samsung, tv, smart, inch
+100%
" ... Bought a 55 inch Samsung Smart TV with optical audio output. ... "
" ... See two YouTube videos on LG 32 inch 720p smart tv earphone converter, installation. ... "
" ... Purchased a new 49" 4k tv for the master bedroom to replace the 39" led that was moved to the guest bedroom. ... "
Bluetooth
3tv, system, sound, enabling, connect
+100%
" ... New surround systems come with bluetooth and remotes so I needed something just like this. ... "
" ... Make virtually any hardwired sound system BLUETOOTH ... "
" ... I love how this has allowed me to connect a Bluetooth transmitter to the TV enabling me to listen through my headphones or hearing aids independent of the TV's speaker system. ... "
Size
3+100%
" ... I like the size of it. ... "
" ... Very small, fast, & unobtrusive. ... "
Fit
3+33%
-67%
" ... Cheaply made, plastic pieces wobble around. ... "
" ... It breaks apart and won’t snap in. ... "
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Specifications
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Type: Plasma