Optical SPDIF/Coaxial Digital to RCA L/R Analog Audio Converter with 3.5mm Jack Support & Headphone/Speaker Outputs (DA21)

I have a PS3 and Xbox that I use with my Logitech Z623 2.1 speakers but I use to have to switch analog cables every time I switched playing consoles to use my speakers. I couldn't just hook up my speakers to my TV as this would only give me 2 Channel stereo audio (I would not get bass from the sub woofer this way). I also could not just buy an analog splitter as I plan on buying either a PS4 or XBOX ONE in the future, neither of which support analog, only optical so I had to find a way to split an optical cable (which I did) an then convert the optical to analog and still get 2.1 sound from my system because I didn't buy those speakers to not get my bass. I do not know much about audio systems so I wasn't sure what would work and what would not so before I bought the converter as I could not get anyone to confirm that I would get 2.1 audio using it with my speakers, I tried a couple of cheaper options that didn't work at all. Finally, after posting on youtube, (I tried asking the sellers but they either could not confirm or said it it would not work) a knowledgeable user assured me that this converter would do the job and I was very happy to find out he was right after getting this converter in the mail. I decided to spend a little more to get this converter over the cheaper ones listed as I thought it would assure me a better quality converter and from what I can tell it is reliable. While the AC cable is pretty basic and the converter is light weight, its construction is solid and it even has an aux output. The converter displays a red light while plugged in but it's no problem under a desk and the converter does output slightly lower audio than without but that is to be expected and it isn't a big deficit for a speaker system but more importantly, the audio is still very clean. Furthermore, I don't get any static noise from the converter when I leave my speakers on but I am also using it with premium quality analog cables. Bottom line, buy this converter if you need one and yes, you can get 2.1 audio using this with an optical cable and analog cables to a proper 2.1 speaker system.

Like many people who outfitted their entertainment systems with nice audio systems years ago, I'm between a rock and a hard place as a growing number of companies are no longer including standard RCA analog outputs on their equipment. Specifically, I purchased a Sony Blu-Ray/DVD player and it will output only HDMI or digital coaxial sound. That means for me that I can play it through my modern tv speakers only, but not through my twenty year old gorgeous sounding audio system which I love! Enter this nifty little converter, which was easy to use with only one difficulty, which was quickly resolved. First I hooked it up in the most obvious way possible. (In case anyone wants the obvious details: Plug one end of a digital coaxial cable into your Blu-Ray/DVD player and the other end into this converter box. Then plug a pair of red-and-white RCA cables into the converter and the other end into stereo receiver's input. Then plug the converter into a/c power outlet.) First result? Noise. So I looked at the box and noticed a red sticker that said "Important notice! please set the digital output of the audio source to PCM, otherwise there will be noise." I did that, and it worked like a charm. I had thought that since my device was set to "auto" it would automatically pick the right format, but it did not. The red sticker also warns you that the product doesn't decode dolby digital or DTS audio stream. So I guess if you have either of those, don't buy this! For me it worked great. If you do buy it, make sure you have a digital cable (coaxial or SPDIF optical) and a pair of red-and-white RCA cables. Neither are included. PROS Works great to hook up modern digital sound devices (Blu-Ray/DVD players for example) to an older audio receiver and speakers. Can also be used to hook up a device with digital sound output (ie. a DVD/Blu-Ray player) to stereo headphones via a simple headphone jack. Simple to use and good sound quality Directions minimal but essential info included via a red sticker on the box. Read the red sticker! CONS Doesn't work for dolby digital or DTS audio stream. Cables not included---buy your own first!

I have my LG 42LM3400 42" 1080p 60Hz Cinema 3D LED TV connected through a digital optical cable to this device. The stereo output is connected to an old all-in-one Panasonic Home Theatre System (it's from 2005, so it only plays DVD's). I use only a PS3 and Chromecast to view media, no cable. The device works very well, audio is always in sync and there is no distortion. I have had no overheating from the device. It hangs from the digital cable connected to the TV, so it probably receives decent cooling. I do have 2 complaints though. 1. Although the device is always powered on, sometimes the audio doesn't output immediately upon power up of the TV and PS3. This never occured with my old LG TV connected to the Panasonic System. It doesn't bother me though because it doesn't always happen and it lasts for at most 2 seconds. There is never interuptions after the TV is on. 2. Volume's maximum setting is much lower than when I had my old TV directly connected to the Panasonic system. This is an issue when watching Netflix if there are other semi-loud device on (fans, air conditioner, vaccuum). I would probably need an amplifier to get the volume I used to have with straight analog connections. I still think this is a good buy if you need to hook your new TV with digital only outputs to an old analog Home Theatre System. It's cheaper than buying a new system and it works fine. Just don't expect Movies to be at their loudest. Curiously, when streaming audio on the PS3, the volume get noticeably louder than other content. I'm very pleased with this item as it has worked great for the past 2 months.

100% satisfied, perfect solution for my Studio monitors to work with my New Samsung QLED TV.

Excellent stereo d/a converter. Connected to Sony UBP-X700B 4K blu-ray player and ancient Quad 66/606 amplifier. Worked perfectly straight out of the box using coaxial cable - not supplied, but I have plenty of old cables knocking around so no problems there. It comes with an optical digital cable but not something I need at present. As the technical specs clearly state it does not convert anything to or from surround sound - just PCM stereo, so avoid this model if you have a surround setup. Update 5/2/26 - really good customer service from this seller and over a problem entirely of my own making. Can't recommend them highly enough!

Nesecitaba un producto como este para la salida de audio digital de un proyector que usamos para reuniones por motivos religiosos...Funciono muy bien, compacto, pero muy funcional sin ninguna distorsion de audio. La verdad buena relacion calidad/precio. Y les digo funciono muy bien esa primera y unica vez porque de ahi a los dos dias entraron unos ladrones y se llevaron todo(Esto es Mexico). En fin......ahora tendremos que empezar a comprar todo de nuevo y no dudare en comprar otro...Saludos¡¡¡¡

Quality is good

Lo compré para conectar una pantalla Samsung con salida óptica a un sistema de sonido Logitech análogo 2.1. Buena relación calidad precio.