Many audio-only devices such as CD players and digital-to-analog converters offer one or the other, so depending on what inputs you have available on your receiver you’ll want to understand those differences. Options include Toslink – short for Toshiba Link, an optical audio connection originally developed for Toshiba components – and digital coaxial cable. Both Toslink and digital coax transmit trouble-free audio from source to receiver. Learn about the certain considerations for each that may apply to your specific installation. Writer Bio
