Product Overview & Specifications
The AudioQuest OptiLink Series optical digital interconnect cables are engineered to resolve time-domain distortion and light dispersion issues inherent in traditional S/P-DIF optical audio cables. Designed for high-resolution connections between digital sources—such as TVs, media streamers, set-top boxes, and laptops—to DACs, soundbars, and A/V receivers, OptiLink cables are available in standard Toslink-to-Toslink and Toslink-to-3.5mm Mini Optical (Mini-Toslink) configurations.
Rather than using a single, thick 1.0mm synthetic conductor that causes internal reflection delays, AudioQuest employs advanced multi-fiber conductors and high-purity polymers. By narrowing the aperture of light entry into each fiber, the cable minimizes phase smearing and prevents time-delay jitter, delivering lower distortion and maximum bandwidth for digital-to-analog decoding.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Narrow-Aperture Multi-Fiber Construction: Replaces single large-diameter fibers with hundreds of ultra-fine fibers bundled into a 1.0mm assembly to restrict light entry angles and eliminate dispersion.
- Time-Domain Dispersion Control: Prevents signal timing errors caused by light reflecting off internal fiber walls, ensuring digital data arrives in a tight time-envelope for accurate DAC decoding.
- High-Purity Fiber Dielectric: Manufactured with refined optical polymers and quartz materials to minimize light absorption and optical impurities.
- Precision-Polished Fiber Ends: Optically polished conductor ends ensure smooth light transfer and minimal reflection loss at connection interfaces.
- Versatile Termination Options: Available with standard Toslink (EIA-J) or 3.5mm Mini Optical connectors to fit laptops, portable players, and traditional hi-fi components.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Product Line | AudioQuest OptiLink Optical Digital Cables |
| Signal Protocol | S/P-DIF Optical Digital Audio (EIA-J) |
| Conductor Architecture | Narrow-Aperture Multi-Fiber Bundle or High-Purity Optical Synthetic Conductor |
| Termination Options | Full-Size Toslink to Toslink / Toslink to 3.5mm Mini Optical |
| Primary Distortion Reduction | Minimizes Light Dispersion & Time-Delay Jitter |
| Applications | TVs, Media Players, Laptops, Streamers, Soundbars, AV Receivers, and DACs |
| Manufacturer | AudioQuest (USA) |
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