Does anybody make a toslink Y adapter?

warnerwh · « **on:** 6 Sep 2003, 06:32 am »

I could use a toslink Y adapter as I don't have a coax out. Anybody know of one? Thanks

Rocket · « **Reply #1 on:** 6 Sep 2003, 11:08 am »

hi warner,

can you tell me what a toslink y adapter is?

my pioneer pds 507 doesn't have a digital coaxial out either.

regards

rocket

bob82274 · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Sep 2003, 03:03 pm »

By Y-adapter I assume you mean one that has two input/outputs going to one output/input, correct? If so I believe I saw one at Radio Shack...

warnerwh · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Sep 2003, 03:16 pm »

Bob is correct, 2 connectors on one end and 1 on the other. I'll check out Radio Shack, thanks

lcrim · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Sep 2003, 08:27 pm »

Been on vacation, catching up. Try out this link, I have bought from this site in the past w/o problem.

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=220&item=SP-TOC-SPLIT&type=store

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #5 on:** 8 Sep 2003, 05:21 pm »

You can get one from http://www.partsexpress.com as well.

warnerwh · « **Reply #6 on:** 8 Sep 2003, 09:40 pm »

Thanks for the help. Is there any reason these would cause any losso of accuracy?

lcrim · « **Reply #7 on:** 9 Sep 2003, 01:40 pm »

Warnerhh wrote:Thanks for the help. Is there any reason these would cause any losso of accuracy?

Because it is not just 0's and 1's, I believe you have a valid concern. Jitter and timing are just 2 components in a digital connection that will be affected to a certain extent by the Y connector. But for $20 and shipping costs, try it out and judge for yourself.
BTW, why do you need 2 optical outs from one connector? You will also need 3 optical cables which will raise the cost over $20. For glass optical cable at a reasonable price and superb quality try this link: http://mcm.newark.com/NewarkWebCommerce/mcm/en_US/support/catalog/productDetail.jsp?id=24-6485

vettemanbc · « **Reply #8 on:** 25 Sep 2003, 12:22 pm »

I have the radio shack optical "Y", but it is only good for splitting one into two. It will not/does not work for two sorces into one input. I don't know why not, and only found out after I bought the thing, thinking it would!

bigwally · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 Sep 2003, 05:09 am »

Quote from: vettemanbc

I have the radio shack optical "Y", but it is only good for splitting one into two. It will not/does not work for two sorces into one input. I don't know why not, and only found out after I bought the thing, thinking it would!

I use the Rat Shack Toslink adaptor to run two CD players into one P-Tech DAC. You have to turn one player off for the other to play, but it works very well for me.