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Beni_Skate
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Felix | June 15, 2022
Thanks for designing this board, it works great!
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
I'm super happy to have a tiny board that provides me with a toslink input. Installing it was super easy and I'm happy with my purchase.
Paul | May 17, 2022
Works great
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Needed a solution to mix all my digital inputs into single speaker. This accomplished exactly what I need (technically it's an autoswitcher, not a mixer).
It works great and construction is really solid. I'm having trouble understanding why such a useful, multi-digital input, automated device like this was not already prevalent on the market. I appreciate that the designer decided to make his own to fill the gap! The only other device I've found that can do similar is Audio Authority 1177A-1, but that's long been discontinued. It's all thumbs up from me!
It works great and construction is really solid. I'm having trouble understanding why such a useful, multi-digital input, automated device like this was not already prevalent on the market. I appreciate that the designer decided to make his own to fill the gap! The only other device I've found that can do similar is Audio Authority 1177A-1, but that's long been discontinued. It's all thumbs up from me!
Maciej | May 13, 2022
Works perfectly on Ubuntu Server
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
Great value! works as described. Speedy delivery to UK.
Now my good old, headless Raspi3B is hooked up to my good old Fireface400 and can play all kind of files (including 96/24 flac) without a sweat.
(Next step ahead - connect Raspi’s bluetooth to tinyToslink :D)
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Took me some time but managed to set tinyToslink up on Ubuntu Server :-)
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Ubuntu’s equivalent of /boot/config.txt is
/boot/firmware/usercfg.txt
and in this file you need to add line:
dtoverlay=hifiberry-digi
reboot, done.
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in case of problems
check if the device shows up on the list:
aplay -l
check if default output is correct:
pactl list sinks short
set the volume level:
amixer -D pulse sset Master 95%
if still no sound you can try reinstalling audio software (alsa and pulseaudio):
sudo apt-get install --reinstall alsa-base pulseaudio
sudo alsa force-reload
Now my good old, headless Raspi3B is hooked up to my good old Fireface400 and can play all kind of files (including 96/24 flac) without a sweat.
(Next step ahead - connect Raspi’s bluetooth to tinyToslink :D)
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Took me some time but managed to set tinyToslink up on Ubuntu Server :-)
--
Ubuntu’s equivalent of /boot/config.txt is
/boot/firmware/usercfg.txt
and in this file you need to add line:
dtoverlay=hifiberry-digi
reboot, done.
---
in case of problems
check if the device shows up on the list:
aplay -l
check if default output is correct:
pactl list sinks short
set the volume level:
amixer -D pulse sset Master 95%
if still no sound you can try reinstalling audio software (alsa and pulseaudio):
sudo apt-get install --reinstall alsa-base pulseaudio
sudo alsa force-reload
Dan | May 2, 2022
Works great right out of the box!
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I bought this to connect a Chromecast Audio's Optical-Out to my receiver's Optical-In, in parallel to my TV's Optical-Out. I hooked everything together and plugged in power, and it worked perfectly. Very happy!
I had formerly been hooking them both into the receiver directly, and letting that be my manual switch. But going into the receiver interface to switch sources has always been clumsy, and definitely not significant-other-friendly in my case, which has led to confusion when I've left the source on something other than the TV. This box removes my further need to worry about switching audio sources. Thanks for creating this device!
I had formerly been hooking them both into the receiver directly, and letting that be my manual switch. But going into the receiver interface to switch sources has always been clumsy, and definitely not significant-other-friendly in my case, which has led to confusion when I've left the source on something other than the TV. This box removes my further need to worry about switching audio sources. Thanks for creating this device!
Gordon | April 11, 2022
Tiny Toslink works great.
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
Easy way to bring digital audio to Raspberry Pis. Worked first time. I haven't tried digital audio input but I was able to right an ALSA application to send audio to the device.
István | March 28, 2022
Install an setup in openelec is 5 sec, works like charm!
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
Install = put it on
Setup = put 1 line to config, direct audio to the device. done.
Works instantenouosly, no reboots or whatsoever in openelec.
Setup = put 1 line to config, direct audio to the device. done.
Works instantenouosly, no reboots or whatsoever in openelec.
Richard | Jan. 23, 2022
Best Toslink switch on the market
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
A super solid product that does exactly what it's supposed to. I got the standard 4-1 optical version. My needs are quite basic, yet still impossible to fulfill without Beni_Skate's switch, given that my amplifier only has a single Toslink input port.
(1) I want to play music with digital quality while having my TV off or in "art mode"
(2) I want my TV audio to be digital
(3) I never want to touch any remote control to switch audio sources
Here's the final setup and it works flawlessly.
Inputs (Optical/Toslink):
- Chromecast Audio connected to the first port (highest priority)
- Samsung The Frame TV connected to the second port (second priority)
Output (Optical/Toslink):
- Loxjie A30 DAC Amplifier
/ Richard, Sweden
(1) I want to play music with digital quality while having my TV off or in "art mode"
(2) I want my TV audio to be digital
(3) I never want to touch any remote control to switch audio sources
Here's the final setup and it works flawlessly.
Inputs (Optical/Toslink):
- Chromecast Audio connected to the first port (highest priority)
- Samsung The Frame TV connected to the second port (second priority)
Output (Optical/Toslink):
- Loxjie A30 DAC Amplifier
/ Richard, Sweden
Thibault | Nov. 4, 2021
Works great
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Works great with mix of coax and optical inputs. Auto detection is pretty fast. Very practical as I have 2 devices to connect on my DAC.
Carsten | Oct. 15, 2021
I've been searching for this for years!
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Thank you for this great product! I absolutely love it. There is no better, more convenient or smarter toslink switch on the market. I really hope, you get this patented and sell it over amazon. You will be a rich man soon!
Best regards,
Carsten Meyer
Germany
Best regards,
Carsten Meyer
Germany
Camilo | Sept. 27, 2021
Perfect
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
It's an amazing device. It does exactly what it claims to do. What more could you ask for? Five stars.
Bjarne Risbjerg | Sept. 15, 2021
State of the Art
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Really good sound.
The logic works as it's told to do
Fine crafted box
Absolutely nothing to complain about
The logic works as it's told to do
Fine crafted box
Absolutely nothing to complain about
Saku | Sept. 6, 2021
A small toslink interface for RPi that just works
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
I needed an optical audio output for my Raspberry Pi 2B running Volumio and the tinyToslink does the job just fine! No problems with the product itself or shipping to Finland.
Bertrand | Aug. 1, 2021
Genius in the box
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
This device is pure genius: super easy to setup and let it do the rest for you. I hooked my Internet TV box, Apple TV, Mac mini and Nintendo Switch. For some I used an HDMI audio splitter. It has been working like a charm for more than a year now. I had issue with the provided USB power cable that had faulty contact. Swapped it and I was back on track!
Thank you so much for this awesome device!
Thank you so much for this awesome device!
Balázs | July 3, 2021
I'm amazed
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Top quality in every aspect: build, sound, functionality, even the look of it, it looks cool. The sound: it wasn't until today that I had time to compare the built-in DAC with some of my stuff (Pro-Ject, Cambridge Audio and other DACs) and this one is the absolute winner. Best thing I bought in a long, long time. Brilliant piece of engineering, thank you Beni!!
Sjoerd | June 28, 2021
Excellent product, helpful seller
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I ordered the 7-port version (all S/PDIFF) with 3 meter and 1 meter digital cables (6 in total).
I’ve installed this product a few weeks ago and I intended to never worry about it again. That’s exactly what happened, so I’m very satisfied about this brilliant piece of electronics. Sounds excellent between my active speakers, TV, PS4, computer and all other equipment. No need for a remote, which pleases the electronically challenged persons (my girlfriend).
There was hick-up with receiving my package here in Amsterdam, so it got send back to Austria. Fortunately, Benjamin was kind and communicative about it (quick response) and send the package again (without charging me again), after which it arrived in a week or so.
Next step for me is to tidy up the whole TV-cabinet, with all the cable-management on 1 wooden board behind the TV and maybe some wheels underneath the cabinet.
Thanks for making this product Benjamin!
I’ve installed this product a few weeks ago and I intended to never worry about it again. That’s exactly what happened, so I’m very satisfied about this brilliant piece of electronics. Sounds excellent between my active speakers, TV, PS4, computer and all other equipment. No need for a remote, which pleases the electronically challenged persons (my girlfriend).
There was hick-up with receiving my package here in Amsterdam, so it got send back to Austria. Fortunately, Benjamin was kind and communicative about it (quick response) and send the package again (without charging me again), after which it arrived in a week or so.
Next step for me is to tidy up the whole TV-cabinet, with all the cable-management on 1 wooden board behind the TV and maybe some wheels underneath the cabinet.
Thanks for making this product Benjamin!
Michael | June 27, 2021
It Works!
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Tried it out by plugging three SPDIF inputs and the output into my stereo. When I boot up my machine and select the SPDIF-out option via my sound card, I immediately heard the audio from my machine from the speakers connected to the stereo.
Ville | June 17, 2021
Robust plug'n'play device
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I bought the audio switch to connect a PS3, PS4 and PC (USB optical audio) to a stereo amplifier with only one optical input. Build quality is great and the device does exactly as advertised and documented. I chose the combination model with both optical and RCA inputs and outputs for potential future expansion or if I need to change the room configuration. The selling points for me were: automatic input switching with clear and simple priority rules, and duplicated output signal in both optical and RCA (e.g. multiroom audio possibilities).
Wenzel | June 11, 2021
Great addon for a media center Pi
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
I've orderd the DIY Kit and I used my homemade reflow oven to make it complete. There were some optional parts in the kit and no documentation about that. So I just placed them all on the PCB. With some grinding work it fits in a heatsink case for the RPi 4. I'm using it for a media center with LibreELEC.
Before using tinyToslink I had a button at GPIO3 (Pin5) to boot and shutdown the Raspberry Pi (Tutorials for this can be easily found on the net). Unfortunately, GPIO3 is used by tinyToslink now. The shutdown functionality can be rerouted to another pin but the pin for booting the pi needs to be GPIO3. I wanted to keep my power button and managed this with a little extra circuit.
Before using tinyToslink I had a button at GPIO3 (Pin5) to boot and shutdown the Raspberry Pi (Tutorials for this can be easily found on the net). Unfortunately, GPIO3 is used by tinyToslink now. The shutdown functionality can be rerouted to another pin but the pin for booting the pi needs to be GPIO3. I wanted to keep my power button and managed this with a little extra circuit.
Vladimir | May 19, 2021
Excellent source switcher in a studio environment as well
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
This is an excellent digital audio switch with great flexibility.
This S/PDIF switch has intelligent automatic switching by sensing inputs and their activity. But that is for the stuffed-behind-the-TV use case. As I am not using it like that, but for my digital studio, where several computers and their digital outputs are connected to several digital devices (speakers, headphones...), I needed a utility to explicitly control the inputs on demand. So I built one.
https://github.com/AtmanActive/AtmelSPDIFSwitchUSBTrayControl
Can't recommend this one enough!
This S/PDIF switch has intelligent automatic switching by sensing inputs and their activity. But that is for the stuffed-behind-the-TV use case. As I am not using it like that, but for my digital studio, where several computers and their digital outputs are connected to several digital devices (speakers, headphones...), I needed a utility to explicitly control the inputs on demand. So I built one.
https://github.com/AtmanActive/AtmelSPDIFSwitchUSBTrayControl
Can't recommend this one enough!
Gerald | May 18, 2021
Wonderful
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
This is the one and only Switcher you should buy! It works wonderful. It is just sad, that it doesn't has a branding! I wrote the instructions on labels, which I printed and glued on the part.
I immediately would by it again!
I immediately would by it again!
Michal | May 3, 2021
Works like a charm
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
I was searching for an easy way to add decent audio to my raspi. (For my Yamaha yas-207 airport speaker project)
Needless to say, the search is over. I will not use another usb sound card with my raspberries. Current or future ones.
Why would I? This product is reasonably priced, works like a charm, and is a lot less clunky than a usb-connected gadget.
Thank you, this is by far the easiest hat to install that I encountered so far.
Needless to say, the search is over. I will not use another usb sound card with my raspberries. Current or future ones.
Why would I? This product is reasonably priced, works like a charm, and is a lot less clunky than a usb-connected gadget.
Thank you, this is by far the easiest hat to install that I encountered so far.
Ben | April 23, 2021
Well engineered, awesome piece of kit.
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I purchased the simplest version of the switch just with 4x1 toslink ports. However it has really surprised me. It is very well built. The instructions (available via the specifications page on tindie) are excellent. The ability to change the configuration via a software client is really surprising at this price. It is all carefully thought through and really well engineered. But what has surprised me most of all is that it actually improved the sound! It's not a massive difference like upgrading speakers for example, but it's definitely noticeable. The music has improved clarity and presence. This is easily worth the money - I say buy it now - you won't regret it.
Stavros | April 14, 2021
Excellent product!
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
I always wished the Raspberry pi had a digital audio output. Well, the tiny Toslink achieves exactly that, at a sensible price and with minimal editing of just one configuration file. I installed it in a Raspberry pi 4 and connected the output via optical cable to my 5.1 Logitech Z5500 speaker system. Then I edited the conf file on the Librelec OS via ssh, without mounting the sd card anywhere else. Everything worked like a charm and I get passthrough multichannel digital audio for Dolby Digital and DTS audio tracks.
Peter | March 26, 2021
Fantastic piece of kit, solves a lot of connectivity issues.
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I finally bought this automatic SPDIF-switch, in its most extensive format: optical and bnc inputs and outputs, plus the bult-in DA, providing a stereo analog output. The unit has replaced a 4x2 optical SPDIF-matrix, two SPDIF-to-coaxial converters, plus a separate D-to-A converter. This is an amazing piece of kit, functioning very well, the automatic switching is so very convenient, and just works! Buy it, you will not be disappointed!
Marcus | March 18, 2021
Great product! Fast and does the job well!
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Using this to give my wireless audio (Airplay 2 via Apple Airport Express) priority over my Smart TV. As I've gone digital I have all my HDMI devices connected to my TV with a digital audio output going into my DAC (MDAC). However, I've never liked having to turn the TV just on to listen to music from my phone. So this devices makes it possible for me to play music automatically from my phone (via airplay 2) without having to switch channels on my DAC. Pure genius!
John | March 10, 2021
Excellent product. No doubt best of type.
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Works a treat. I purchased some Dynaudio focus 20 DX speakers and connected them to the digital output of a "good" Panasonic BD player, and the sound was terrible - electronic, scratchy and yuk. Add Optical switch to digital path (with inbuilt re-timer) powered by an iFi iPower wall wort, and the change in sound quality was stunning. And this is all in the digital domain! I never thought you could hear such changes by just tweaking the digital connections. I strongly recommend use of the iFi iPower wall wort (or x version) with this device, especially if you also have the D/A converter option. Good power = good sound. Only thing lacking is some writing on the box. Ports numbered and our electronic geniuses name perhaps.. :-)
Julien | March 9, 2021
9.9/10 super easy to use!
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
Plug-and-play, super easy to use! I'm running Volumio and was able to select the "HiFiBerry Digi" driver and everything ran perfectly! I'd love to see a direct download to the driver on this page, and shipping took a couple of weeks, but overall I am VERY impressed with this little hat.
Ben | March 4, 2021
I received this unit a year and a half ago...
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I received this unit a year and a half ago... but didn't get around to making a review until today. Why? One, because I'm lazy, and two, because I didn't get a chance to use the DAC in the until a few hours ago.
So, being the dummy I am I accidentally broke the optical input on my way-too-expensive Mytek Manhattan II DAC. The unit itself only had one optical input, but it has a few coax inputs. This is where the SPDIF switch comes in: not only could I get around the need to use an optical input by converting optical into coax, I could also hook up my Playstation, Chromecast Audio, TV, and a Bluetooth streamer to the Mytek -- something that wouldn't have been possible with one optical switch (and definitely something most audiophile purists would scoff at - a Bluetooth streamer hooked up a $5k DAC?).
The switch works flawlessly after many months of daily use, including powering off/on via a power conditioner and multiple input switches. What drove me to write this review was the use of the onboard DAC. I was hooking up an older Yamaha receiver in another bedroom and was using the Chromecast Audio's built in DAC. While it sounded better than I expected, I was curious how another DAC would sound in the system. (The speakers were some older made-in-England Mordaunt Shorts.) I hooked up the switch and use the analog out, and wow, I was amazed. It sounded noticeably better than the Chromecast Audio. For $19 extra, this is a heck of a value. The sound was clear and very crisp - something that an older receiver and speakers could definitely benefit from. The DAC breathed new life into the system. I didn't do any "critical listening" or anything of that nature because this setup was a couple bookshelf speakers on different pieces of furniture in a suboptimal listening environment, but the important thing was the music sounded great. Way more than $19 great. I got the upgrade just because it seemed like a no-brainer at that cost point, especially if I ever end up sending my Mytek in for repairs.
If you need some extra inputs for your Mytek or if you're building a minimalist system with quite a few inputs -- or anything in between - this switch/DAC will suit your needs. Very pleased with this. Thank you!
So, being the dummy I am I accidentally broke the optical input on my way-too-expensive Mytek Manhattan II DAC. The unit itself only had one optical input, but it has a few coax inputs. This is where the SPDIF switch comes in: not only could I get around the need to use an optical input by converting optical into coax, I could also hook up my Playstation, Chromecast Audio, TV, and a Bluetooth streamer to the Mytek -- something that wouldn't have been possible with one optical switch (and definitely something most audiophile purists would scoff at - a Bluetooth streamer hooked up a $5k DAC?).
The switch works flawlessly after many months of daily use, including powering off/on via a power conditioner and multiple input switches. What drove me to write this review was the use of the onboard DAC. I was hooking up an older Yamaha receiver in another bedroom and was using the Chromecast Audio's built in DAC. While it sounded better than I expected, I was curious how another DAC would sound in the system. (The speakers were some older made-in-England Mordaunt Shorts.) I hooked up the switch and use the analog out, and wow, I was amazed. It sounded noticeably better than the Chromecast Audio. For $19 extra, this is a heck of a value. The sound was clear and very crisp - something that an older receiver and speakers could definitely benefit from. The DAC breathed new life into the system. I didn't do any "critical listening" or anything of that nature because this setup was a couple bookshelf speakers on different pieces of furniture in a suboptimal listening environment, but the important thing was the music sounded great. Way more than $19 great. I got the upgrade just because it seemed like a no-brainer at that cost point, especially if I ever end up sending my Mytek in for repairs.
If you need some extra inputs for your Mytek or if you're building a minimalist system with quite a few inputs -- or anything in between - this switch/DAC will suit your needs. Very pleased with this. Thank you!
Adam | Feb. 21, 2021
Superb as a format converter
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I'm using this device not as a switch but as a S/PDIF format converter (TOSLINK optical to RCA coax) to connect my computer audio interface to my studio monitors (which have a digital input). Believe or not, essentially all of the converters available on Amazon--which probably all contain the same one or two chips--do a crummy job of this (analog audio can be heard over the supposedly digital RCA output, suggesting either a poorly isolated unused DAC or, worse, conversion by way of a paired DAC/ADC--either of which can cause havoc with signal-detection circuitry on the monitors). Not with this device! As Benjamin notes in his description, the device contains a high-quality digital audio processor that does de-jittering as well, and the optional output transformer avoids ground-loop situations (so if using the RCA out, I strongly recommend getting that feature).
On top of this, the LED status light helps me diagnose signal-chain issues by indicating whether there's a valid bitstream, a silent/invalid stream, or no signal at all present.
Benjamin was also super responsive to questions and helpful with answers. If you're in the U.S., be sure to allow some time for shipping, as the international postal system is having a lot of issues due to COVID, etc.
Oh, and be sure to click on the datasheet, which is actually the full manual.
On top of this, the LED status light helps me diagnose signal-chain issues by indicating whether there's a valid bitstream, a silent/invalid stream, or no signal at all present.
Benjamin was also super responsive to questions and helpful with answers. If you're in the U.S., be sure to allow some time for shipping, as the international postal system is having a lot of issues due to COVID, etc.
Oh, and be sure to click on the datasheet, which is actually the full manual.
Michael | Feb. 15, 2021
As described, automatically switches between Optical and RCA
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
Works well and automatically detects the input that is playing music either optical or RCA. It is a really well made device and Benjamin is fantastic to deal with. The only thing I would like to point out, and it is a very minor point, is that the switch takes about 10 seconds to detect a change of input but in terms of convenience in having a switch tucked away and autochanging inputs into my DAC it is brilliant. I currently have three devices, a Bluesound Node 2i, a Naim unitiserve and a CD transport connected to the switch.
I marked documentation as OK because it doesn't come with any. To be honest you don't need any documentation as it is such a straight forward device and very obvious what gets plugged into where.
I highly recommend the switch. It is the solution to automatic switching of multiple inputs, optical and RCA, into a DAC.
I marked documentation as OK because it doesn't come with any. To be honest you don't need any documentation as it is such a straight forward device and very obvious what gets plugged into where.
I highly recommend the switch. It is the solution to automatic switching of multiple inputs, optical and RCA, into a DAC.
Response from Beni_Skate | Feb. 19, 2021
Thank you very much for your review :)
I guess both of your devices always transmit a signal (light in the cable on) - in this case the switch toggles between the input, as it has to analyze the signal of the current active input - when the signal (light) is off and turned on it switches to higher prio immediately.
For a documentation please check the "datasheet" on the Tindie page.
I guess both of your devices always transmit a signal (light in the cable on) - in this case the switch toggles between the input, as it has to analyze the signal of the current active input - when the signal (light) is off and turned on it switches to higher prio immediately.
For a documentation please check the "datasheet" on the Tindie page.
Spencer | Feb. 10, 2021
Excellent. Fit it & forget it- it just works as you'd expect
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
What a great little device. I got the version with 3 optical inputs, and it works exactly as it says; switching automatically between them based on the priority of what is active. It is a "fit & forget" solution that just sits there doing its job. Sound quality is fantastic - By which I mean, there is absolutely no difference in sound between what come in and what goes out. The only thing I would change about it is to have all of the cables on one side and the LEDs on the other, so that it can be mounted neater. Shipping was quick, and well packaged.
Response from Beni_Skate | Feb. 19, 2021
Thank you very much for your review :)
Putting all connectors to one side would result in a quite big device which would also be more expensive so I decided to make it as it is.
Putting all connectors to one side would result in a quite big device which would also be more expensive so I decided to make it as it is.
Ratrimoarivony | Jan. 5, 2021
Everything is working, fast shipping and nice seller!
For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio
Good product, work perfectly fine, just need a little setup! Seller is nice and has shipped the good rapidly! Thanks again
David | Dec. 16, 2020
An Excellent decice!
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I originally purchased this product for its audio switching capacity. The plan was to run the DVD & TV audio signals through it to prepare to connect to the stereo system. I ordered it with a DAC so it would convert to Analog to run to the analog preamp. In the process I added a Bluesound "Node 2i" streamer which has an internal DAC. So instead of using the Tindie's DAC, I bypassed it and ran the digital audio from the DVD & TV through it and directly into the Node which then converts the digital signal and passes it onto the preamp. This works flawlessly and effortlessly. Which ever audio device is on, based on priority, its sound comes through without manually doing anything. The goal achieved! I'm more than pleased and Benjamin is great to work with. He answered all pre-sales inquiries in a timely fashion which was very helpful in insuring that the device was configured to my requirements. For its, price this is an incredibly valuable piece to add to an AV environment.
Response from Beni_Skate | Feb. 19, 2021
Thank you very much for your review :)
Dennis | Dec. 4, 2020
A SPDIF switch that surpassed my expectation
For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch
I ordered the version with the coax output transformer. The coax-out goes straight into my Genelec 8340 (with a Neutrik NADITBNC-M). I change the volume with the GLM kit and a DIY motorised potentiometer. Together it's like a little 'pre-amp' and it works like a charm!
Response from Beni_Skate | Feb. 19, 2021
Thank you very much for your review :)
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