{"title":"Fiber Optic Digital Cables","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"audioquest-carbon-toslink-fiber-optic-digital-cable-mini-adaptor-pvc-8-0-meter","title":"AudioQuest Carbon Toslink Fiber Optic Digital Cable + Mini Adaptor PVC- 8.0 Meter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Your Optical Connection to Carbon OptiLink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUpgrade your Toslink optical connection to OptiLink. Perfect for use with soundbars, subwoofers, and various A\/V components, AudioQuest Carbon OptiLink optical digital cable features 19 narrow-aperture, highest-purity synthetic fibers to minimize timing errors, improve bandwidth, and optimize performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePrecision polished fiber ends to greatly reduce digital timing errors known as jitter for superior performance in your hi-fi and home theater applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e19 Narrow-Aperture Synthetic Fiber Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe problem with optical fiber transmission is that dispersed light does get through the Toslink cable, but only after it has taken a longer path, like a pool ball bouncing off the side-rails, causing it to arrive later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis delayed part of the signal prevents the computer charged with decoding the information from being decoded properly, or even at all. This reduced bandwidth is a measurable signature of light being dispersed by a fiber. The punch line: The less dispersion in the fiber, the less distortion in the final analog audio signal presented to our ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow-Jitter Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUnlike most optical cables, which use a single large fiber to transmit the audio signal and are highly vulnerable to distortion caused by their indirect light dispersion, AudioQuest’s Carbon Optical cable features 19 narrow-aperture fibers of the highest-purity synthetic, creating a cleaner, more direct signal path with significantly reduced dispersion and lower distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrecision-Polished Fiber Ends\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest Carbon Optical cable uses Precision-Polished Fiber Ends. This non-metallic connection provides critical galvanic isolation to eliminate the transmission and pickup of induced radio-frequency noise. Music is presented with a satisfying combination of realistic detail and natural warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Next Evolution of Optical Cable Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith the Indulgence Series, AudioQuest illustrates an evolution of cable performance. Why the word 'indulgence'? When we set aside the time for audio\/video entertainment in the home we are, after all, allowing ourselves a bit of well-earned personal indulgence. We allow ourselves time for emotional transportation via video and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThere are huge differences in the sound of optical cables. As part of AudioQuest's re-examination of optical cable design, specific attention was paid to maximizing the sonic performance of digital optical cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest's Indulgence OptiLink series pushes optical sonic performance to new levels. While test equipment is excellent at tracking control errors or ensuring data pass through, no computer can compete with the human ear when it comes to perceiving the subtle but crucial audio errors and distortion that can reduce the enjoyment of your music and video files via optical digital interconnects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980584706221,"sku":"NEW-AQOPCAR-8","price":759.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQOPCAR_over_5_Meters_01_2026__93043.1776097692.1280.1280_48893a86-a14f-4393-aefe-cf350c30a0a7.jpg?v=1778153861"},{"product_id":"audioquest-pearl-3-5mm-mini-to-full-size-fiber-optic-digital-cable-3-0-meter","title":"AudioQuest Pearl 3.5mm Mini to Full Size Fiber Optic Digital Cable - 3.0 Meter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLow-Distortion, Low-Jitter Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest Pearl Toslink-to-3.5mm-Mini Optical cable is an audiophile digital fiber optic cable with low-dispersion fiber for low-jitter signal transmission and precision polished fiber ends. Its jacket is black\/gray stripe in-wall rated PVC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe audiophile world is abuzz these days with the pleasure possible though HDMI, USB, FireWire, and Ethernet connections. However, these current generation digital technologies are only part of the story. The challenge of designing, manufacturing and choosing the best analog interconnects and speaker cables is as important as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe S\/P-DIF (Sony\/Philips Digital Interface), which arrived in 1983 along with the CD, is still very much a part of our world today. S\/P-DIF is transmitted through Digital Coax and Toslink fiber optics (EIA-J), making them still some of the most important cables in electronic entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eToslink Is Still a Very Vital Link\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThanks to the advantages of HDMI, Toslink isn't generally used for connecting a DVD player to an A\/V receiver. However, Toslink connectors are common on cable-boxes, TV sets, subwoofers, and all sorts of products. And now the 3.5mm Mini Optical connector (also known as Mini-Toslink) has popped up everywhere – from the 3.5mm dual-purpose headphone jack on a Mac laptop to inputs on some of the finest portables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor these reasons, AudioQuest has refined and renewed its line of serious high performance OptiLink cables. All models and all lengths are now available in Toslink-to-Toslink and Toslink to-3.5mm-Mini-Optical formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Can a Fiber Optic Cable Change the Sound?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen the question is \"how can a fiber-optic cable change the sound?\", the answer is easier to explain than for almost any other type of cable. If the light source were a coherent laser, firing into a vacuum, all the light would stay straight, arriving at its destination at the same time. Even if the LED light source in a Toslink system were coherent, the light entering a fiber-optic cable is scattered and dispersed by imperfections and impurities in the fiber. This can be measured as a loss of amplitude. But amplitude is not the problem. A fifty-percent true loss would have no effect on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLess Dispersion, Less Distortion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe problem is that the dispersed light does get through the cable, but only after it has taken a longer path, like a pool ball bouncing off the side-rails, causing it to arrive later. This delayed part of the signal prevents the computer charged with decoding this information from being able to decode properly, or even at all. The inability to decode shows first at higher frequencies (not audio frequencies, this is a mono stream of digital audio information), so reduced bandwidth is a measurable signature of light being dispersed by a fiber. In the end, the less dispersion in the fiber, the less distortion in the final analog audio signal presented to our ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Multi-Fiber Cable Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThere is another serious dispersal mechanism in the Toslink system. The fiber is a relatively huge 1.0mm in diameter, and the LED light source is also relatively large, spraying light into the fiber at many different angles. Even if the fiber were absolutely perfect, the signal would be spread across time because light rays entering at different angles take different length paths and arrives with different amounts of delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe almost complete solution to this problem is to use hundreds of much smaller fibers in a 1.0mm bundle. Because each fiber is limited as to what angle of input can enter the fiber, there is far less variety, and far less dispersion over time. This narrow-aperture effect is similar to how a pin-hole camera can take a picture without a lens; by letting in light at only a very limited range of angles, a picture can be taken, whereas removing the lens while using a wider aperture would make photography impossible. Less light gets through a multi-fiber cable, but the light that does get into the fibers comes out within in a much smaller time-envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOne Problem, Two Avenues To Better Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSo there is one problem – the dispersion of light across time – and two avenues towards a better result: less dispersion in the fiber (better polymers and ultimately quartz), and less dispersion by filtering the input angle. How simple is that! 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Despite the high quality of OPT 1, Kimber keeps the price affordable, allowing you to use it throughout your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMedical-Grade Light-Conducting Fiber\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe medical-grade light-conducting fiber that Kimber uses in OPT1 has excellent light transfer characteristics and is the result of extensive research. Unlike glass, it will not microscopically fracture when flexed. The fiber is encapsulated in a heat-inhibiting thermal barrier for performance consistency, especially during extend hours of use. A mechanical damping outer barrier is also applied to further protect the cable from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe cable ends are cold-polished to reduce light reflections for maximum signal integrity. Another big plus is that each OPT1 cable is individually hand-finished, ensuring quality and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull, Relaxed, and Transparent Sounding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith such excellent light transfer characteristics, the result is a sound which is full, relaxed, and transparent. The end result is that OPT1 will provide years of consistent performance at a cost-effective price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I cannot recommend Kimber any higher,\" raves OPT1 user Jason at \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Use Kimber in every connection you can, and you won't go wrong. Five stars all the way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOPT1 user James also posts an enthusiastic comment at \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Changing to the Kimber has cleaned up the midrange and made treble less exposed. 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They are an included connection on most soundbars and TVs, and they also continued to be offered on amps, receivers, DACs, disc players, and streamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you use the optical connection on a piece of audio or video gear, make sure it is the equal of your components and will deliver the level of performance you've been looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBetter Overall Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable OPT1 Toslink fiber optic digital cable can give you better overall performance than budget cable. Benefits include greater resolution, a wider soundstage, and better bass impact. Despite the high quality of OPT 1, Kimber keeps the price affordable, allowing you to use it throughout your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMedical-Grade Light-Conducting Fiber\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe medical-grade light-conducting fiber that Kimber uses in OPT1 has excellent light transfer characteristics and is the result of extensive research. Unlike glass, it will not microscopically fracture when flexed. The fiber is encapsulated in a heat-inhibiting thermal barrier for performance consistency, especially during extend hours of use. A mechanical damping outer barrier is also applied to further protect the cable from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe cable ends are cold-polished to reduce light reflections for maximum signal integrity. Another big plus is that each OPT1 cable is individually hand-finished, ensuring quality and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull, Relaxed, and Transparent Sounding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith such excellent light transfer characteristics, the result is a sound which is full, relaxed, and transparent. The end result is that OPT1 will provide years of consistent performance at a cost-effective price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I cannot recommend Kimber any higher,\" raves OPT1 user Jason at \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Use Kimber in every connection you can, and you won't go wrong. Five stars all the way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOPT1 user James also posts an enthusiastic comment at \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Changing to the Kimber has cleaned up the midrange and made treble less exposed. 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They are an included connection on most soundbars and TVs, and they also continued to be offered on amps, receivers, DACs, disc players, and streamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you use the optical connection on a piece of audio or video gear, make sure it is the equal of your components and will deliver the level of performance you've been looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBetter Overall Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable OPT1 Toslink fiber optic digital cable can give you better overall performance than budget cable. Benefits include greater resolution, a wider soundstage, and better bass impact. Despite the high quality of OPT 1, Kimber keeps the price affordable, allowing you to use it throughout your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMedical-Grade Light-Conducting Fiber\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe medical-grade light-conducting fiber that Kimber uses in OPT1 has excellent light transfer characteristics and is the result of extensive research. Unlike glass, it will not microscopically fracture when flexed. The fiber is encapsulated in a heat-inhibiting thermal barrier for performance consistency, especially during extend hours of use. A mechanical damping outer barrier is also applied to further protect the cable from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe cable ends are cold-polished to reduce light reflections for maximum signal integrity. Another big plus is that each OPT1 cable is individually hand-finished, ensuring quality and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull, Relaxed, and Transparent Sounding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith such excellent light transfer characteristics, the result is a sound which is full, relaxed, and transparent. The end result is that OPT1 will provide years of consistent performance at a cost-effective price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I cannot recommend Kimber any higher,\" raves OPT1 user Jason at \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Use Kimber in every connection you can, and you won't go wrong. Five stars all the way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOPT1 user James also posts an enthusiastic comment at \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Changing to the Kimber has cleaned up the midrange and made treble less exposed. 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It has precision polished fiber ends and delivers low jitter (fewer digital timing errors) for a more accurate signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrom Streamers to Set-top Boxes, Toslink Still Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe audio frontier is all abuzz these days with the pleasure possible though HDMI, USB, AES\/EBU, and Ethernet connections. However, these current generation digital technologies are only part of the story, just as the challenge of designing, manufacturing and choosing the best analog interconnects and speaker cables is as important as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe S\/P-DIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace), which arrived in 1983 along with the CD, is still very much a part of our world today. 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The inability to decode shows first at higher frequencies (not audio frequencies, this is a mono stream of digital audio information), so reduced bandwidth is a measurable signature of light being dispersed by a fiber. The less dispersion in the fiber, the less distortion in the final analog audio signal presented to our ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFiber Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThere is another serious dispersal mechanism in the Toslink system. The fiber is a relatively huge 1.0mm in diameter, and the LED light source is also relatively large, spraying light into the fiber at many different angles. Even if the fiber were absolutely perfect, the signal would be spread across time because light rays entering at different angles take different length paths and arrives with different amounts of delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe almost complete solution to this problem is to use hundreds of much smaller fibers in a 1.0mm bundle. Because each fiber is limited as to what angle of input can enter the fiber, there is far less variety, and far less dispersion over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis narrow-aperture effect is similar to how a pin-hole camera can take a picture without a lens by letting in light at only a very limited range of angles, a picture can be taken, whereas removing the lens from a wider aperture would make photography impossible. 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Vodka has 217 Narrow-Aperture Synthetic Fibers for precisely focused sound. It has precision polished fiber ends and delivers low jitter (fewer digital timing errors) for a more accurate signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrom Streamers to Set-top Boxes, Toslink Still Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe audio frontier is all abuzz these days with the pleasure possible though HDMI, USB, AES\/EBU, and Ethernet connections. However, these current generation digital technologies are only part of the story, just as the challenge of designing, manufacturing and choosing the best analog interconnects and speaker cables is as important as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe S\/P-DIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace), which arrived in 1983 along with the CD, is still very much a part of our world today. 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If the light source were a coherent laser, firing into a vacuum, all the light would stay straight, arriving at its destination at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEven if the LED light source in a Toslink system were coherent, the light entering a fiber-optic cable is scattered and dispersed by imperfections and impurities in the fiber. This can be measured as a loss of amplitude. But amplitude is not the problem, a 50% true loss would have no effect on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe problem is that the dispersed light does get through the cable, but only after it has taken a longer path, like a pool ball bouncing off the side-rails, causing it to arrive later. This delayed part of the signal prevents the computer charged with decoding this information from being able to decode properly, or even at all. The inability to decode shows first at higher frequencies (not audio frequencies, this is a mono stream of digital audio information), so reduced bandwidth is a measurable signature of light being dispersed by a fiber. The less dispersion in the fiber, the less distortion in the final analog audio signal presented to our ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFiber Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThere is another serious dispersal mechanism in the Toslink system. The fiber is a relatively huge 1.0mm in diameter, and the LED light source is also relatively large, spraying light into the fiber at many different angles. Even if the fiber were absolutely perfect, the signal would be spread across time because light rays entering at different angles take different length paths and arrives with different amounts of delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe almost complete solution to this problem is to use hundreds of much smaller fibers in a 1.0mm bundle. Because each fiber is limited as to what angle of input can enter the fiber, there is far less variety, and far less dispersion over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis narrow-aperture effect is similar to how a pin-hole camera can take a picture without a lens by letting in light at only a very limited range of angles, a picture can be taken, whereas removing the lens from a wider aperture would make photography impossible. 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They are an included connection on most soundbars and TVs, and they also continued to be offered on amps, receivers, DACs, disc players, and streamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you use the optical connection on a piece of audio or video gear, make sure it is the equal of your components and will deliver the level of performance you've been looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBetter Overall Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable OPT1 Toslink fiber optic digital cable can give you better overall performance than budget cable. Benefits include greater resolution, a wider soundstage, and better bass impact. 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Another big plus is that each OPT1 cable is individually hand-finished, ensuring quality and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull, Relaxed, and Transparent Sounding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith such excellent light transfer characteristics, the result is a sound which is full, relaxed, and transparent. The end result is that OPT1 will provide years of consistent performance at a cost-effective price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I cannot recommend Kimber any higher,\" raves OPT1 user Jason at \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Use Kimber in every connection you can, and you won't go wrong. Five stars all the way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOPT1 user James also posts an enthusiastic comment at \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Changing to the Kimber has cleaned up the midrange and made treble less exposed. 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Add the SPDIF iPurifier2 to your component to get a fully restored, jitter-free signal that adds greater dynamic contrast, greater warmth and sharper detail to your sound. Netflix has never sounded so good. Neither have these other sources that rely on S\/PDIF outputs. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eBigger and Better Than Ever\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBigger and better than previous models, the brand-new SPDIF iPurifier2 is bang up-to-date with features that lower jitter, lower jitter and lower jitter. Features include a super-fast 10Mhz Global Master Timing femto clock, premium Tantalum 100uF capacitors x 4 for better power supply ripple control, and improved MCU firmware for better performance optimization. Additionally, galvanic-isolation, gold-plated EMI\/RFI shielding, and iPower (5v) via USB-C all underpin the phenomenal performance of the enlarged unit. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eTransform Transport and DAC Systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt’s bit perfect. The SPDIF iPurifier2 doesn’t oversample or upsample the signal. It’s compatible with DTS, DOLBY Digital, and DoP signals. It offers full HD support up to 192KHz. It works with Toslink and digital cables on practically any S\/PDIF source. It can output both S\/PDIF and optical at the same time, so you can connect it to two devices at once! Plus, it can also function as a coax to optical converter. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you have a high-end CD transport and DAC on S\/PDIF, give the SPDIF iPurifier2 a whirl in your system. Its jitter-busting abilities are pretty impressive. 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Despite the high quality of OPT 1, Kimber keeps the price affordable, allowing you to use it throughout your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMedical-Grade Light-Conducting Fiber\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe medical-grade light-conducting fiber that Kimber uses in OPT1 has excellent light transfer characteristics and is the result of extensive research. Unlike glass, it will not microscopically fracture when flexed. The fiber is encapsulated in a heat-inhibiting thermal barrier for performance consistency, especially during extend hours of use. A mechanical damping outer barrier is also applied to further protect the cable from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe cable ends are cold-polished to reduce light reflections for maximum signal integrity. 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Despite the high quality of OPT 1, Kimber keeps the price affordable, allowing you to use it throughout your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMedical-Grade Light-Conducting Fiber\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe medical-grade light-conducting fiber that Kimber uses in OPT1 has excellent light transfer characteristics and is the result of extensive research. Unlike glass, it will not microscopically fracture when flexed. The fiber is encapsulated in a heat-inhibiting thermal barrier for performance consistency, especially during extend hours of use. A mechanical damping outer barrier is also applied to further protect the cable from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe cable ends are cold-polished to reduce light reflections for maximum signal integrity. 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Its jacket is black\/gray stripe in-wall rated PVC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe audiophile world is abuzz these days with the pleasure possible though HDMI, USB, FireWire, and Ethernet connections. However, these current generation digital technologies are only part of the story. The challenge of designing, manufacturing and choosing the best analog interconnects and speaker cables is as important as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe S\/P-DIF (Sony\/Philips Digital Interface), which arrived in 1983 along with the CD, is still very much a part of our world today. S\/P-DIF is transmitted through Digital Coax and Toslink fiber optics (EIA-J), making them still some of the most important cables in electronic entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eToslink Is Still a Very Vital Link\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThanks to the advantages of HDMI, Toslink isn't generally used for connecting a DVD player to an A\/V receiver. However, Toslink connectors are common on cable-boxes, TV sets, subwoofers, and all sorts of products. And now the 3.5mm Mini Optical connector (also known as Mini-Toslink) has popped up everywhere – from the 3.5mm dual-purpose headphone jack on a Mac laptop to inputs on some of the finest portables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor these reasons, AudioQuest has refined and renewed its line of serious high performance OptiLink cables. All models and all lengths are now available in Toslink-to-Toslink and Toslink to-3.5mm-Mini-Optical formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Can a Fiber Optic Cable Change the Sound?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen the question is \"how can a fiber-optic cable change the sound?\", the answer is easier to explain than for almost any other type of cable. If the light source were a coherent laser, firing into a vacuum, all the light would stay straight, arriving at its destination at the same time. Even if the LED light source in a Toslink system were coherent, the light entering a fiber-optic cable is scattered and dispersed by imperfections and impurities in the fiber. This can be measured as a loss of amplitude. But amplitude is not the problem. A fifty-percent true loss would have no effect on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLess Dispersion, Less Distortion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe problem is that the dispersed light does get through the cable, but only after it has taken a longer path, like a pool ball bouncing off the side-rails, causing it to arrive later. This delayed part of the signal prevents the computer charged with decoding this information from being able to decode properly, or even at all. The inability to decode shows first at higher frequencies (not audio frequencies, this is a mono stream of digital audio information), so reduced bandwidth is a measurable signature of light being dispersed by a fiber. In the end, the less dispersion in the fiber, the less distortion in the final analog audio signal presented to our ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Multi-Fiber Cable Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThere is another serious dispersal mechanism in the Toslink system. The fiber is a relatively huge 1.0mm in diameter, and the LED light source is also relatively large, spraying light into the fiber at many different angles. Even if the fiber were absolutely perfect, the signal would be spread across time because light rays entering at different angles take different length paths and arrives with different amounts of delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe almost complete solution to this problem is to use hundreds of much smaller fibers in a 1.0mm bundle. Because each fiber is limited as to what angle of input can enter the fiber, there is far less variety, and far less dispersion over time. This narrow-aperture effect is similar to how a pin-hole camera can take a picture without a lens; by letting in light at only a very limited range of angles, a picture can be taken, whereas removing the lens while using a wider aperture would make photography impossible. Less light gets through a multi-fiber cable, but the light that does get into the fibers comes out within in a much smaller time-envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOne Problem, Two Avenues To Better Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSo there is one problem – the dispersion of light across time – and two avenues towards a better result: less dispersion in the fiber (better polymers and ultimately quartz), and less dispersion by filtering the input angle. How simple is that! 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