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(More customer reviews)Not many people know that their Macbooks (and other Mac laptops) have a hidden optical (digital audio) output jack buried deep in their laptop's headphone jack. I read about it recently, so bought this cable -- from "eforcity" (vendor) who put it in the mail the same day -- just to see if it was true. I have a Pioneer VSX-D509 home theater amplifier (bought it in 2003 or so) which had one open Optical input on the back (the little 1/4" square port that has a "door" that pushes out of the way).
I connected to the amp, set the Optical 2 input on the amp to CD-R, then plugged in the 3.5mm optical end of this cable to my Macbook Pro. Now my little laptop output 5.1-channels (and more) when watching movies, including downloadable ones, like on Netflix.
In fact, my wife and I missed a recent episode of "Lost" and tuned into [...], found it, and watched it to multi-channel surround.
iTunes has never sounded so good, too. There is absolutely NO HUM like you can sometimes get from "component jacks" and 3.5mm stereo plugs (red and white RCA jacks).
Such an improvement.
My Mac G5 tower has standard TOSLINK in and out on the back, so I bought those the next day to complete my system. I am quite pleased.
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Toslink Digital Audio Cable provides you the cleanest possible signal, even at extreme volume levels. Optical cables transfer the signal using light, thus completely eliminating any chance for RFI, EMI or ground loop interference. The stylish PVC HEAVY 5.0mm JACKET helps prevent cable damage and adds flexibility and durability for years of listening pleasure. GOLD-PLATED FERRULE prevents corrosion and provides for maximum protection of the fiber tip. Connect your DVD, CD, Mini Disc, or Game Console System for clear, full and rich detailed sound. Non slip rubber grip connectors provide easy installation. Connectors: Toslink Male to mini Toslink Male. OD 5.0. Designed for Apple computers, Portable MiniDisc Players, CD, D/A Converters, Dolby Digital DTS Surround sound receivers, DVD, MiniDisk players and recorders, Pro Audio cards, etc. Length: 12 ft / 3.7 m
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