Connection question / Audio and fiber
Can I connect TOSLINK to Mini-TOSLINK?
Documented cable class - check exact equipment.
FromTOSLINK
Cable classOptical cable direction is not fixed by connector forms; device optical roles govern.
ToMini-TOSLINK
The answer
Short answer Yes, with a TOSLINK-to-Mini-TOSLINK cable or adapter. Both devices must also use the same audio format.
What you need
The cable or adapter class
- Optical cable direction is not fixed by connector forms; device optical roles govern.
- The source describes mechanical optical adaptation, not certified signal direction. Resolve device output and input roles separately.
Before you buy
What must be true
- Exact product is documented for optical S/PDIF.
- The represented path is optical; no codec or universal digital-audio mode is specified.
Watch out
Direction and exact products matter
Connectors that fit do not prove a connection works. Check that the exact cable or adapter is documented for TOSLINK → Mini-TOSLINK, and that both devices support what you need.
Identify the ends
The connectors
Evidence
Where this answer comes from
Cable and adapter profiles: CA022, CA031.
S380StarTech.com6 ft Thin TOSLINK to Mini-TOSLINK Optical CableS410Hosa TechnologyGOP-490 Fiber Optic Adapter — Toslink to Mini-Toslink
Independent review pending. This page summarizes documented requirements; it is not a compatibility guarantee.