Optical to RCA Converter, Digital to Analog Audio Converter with Volume Control DAC Converter Supports Sampling Rate Highest 192KHz/24bit Digital Audio Converter with Remote

I have a Bose Cinemate powered speaker that has been out for repair for over six weeks with no return date. Not wanting to replace the Bose equipment I purchased this device, plugged it into the optical feed that connected to the Bose as inout and a standard Audio M-M cable connected the output to a powered speaker. The sound quality is excellent. The volume seems to step through different levels but by adjusting the speaker volume I only control volume with the remote. This was an easy and inexpensive fix but for anyone who simply wants an external speaker instead of the flat screen speaker this is a good solution. Powered bluetooth speakers are available and all have an AUX input for an audio cable, at varying price levels and this is an easy and potentially inexpensive solution. The manufacturer did not provide a code that I could have incorporated into the TV remote so I need to use two remotes; Sound and Everything else on the TV

For the money it can't be beat! Everything works "as advertised". Sound quality is excellent! The volume control was a "must have" for me, and it does work; however, the "precision" between volume "steps" is greater than 1db, so it's almost impossible to set the volume to a desired level; it is invariably too loud or not loud enough. This can be compensated with the amplifier to which it's connected, but that's a pain when the amp has all manual controls. (If your amp has a remote - mine does not; circa 1979 -, then this is a minor issue.) That said, it works well and provides a VERY cost-effective link to my vintage audio gear. Definitely worth the money!

I spent a long time looking for a way to connect my TV to powered studio monitors (speakers) while giving me a remote control for audio. Finding a DAC isn't difficult, but all the others I found only had a volume control knob. My opinions following are only considering the product when used as I am now, in my entertainment system... Pros: - Slim and low-profile, so it doesn't stand out - Uses remote control - Has optical-in for best audio quality - Includes all the cables you need Cons: - No method of checking volume level - Output is underpowered -- I already have the volume on my studio monitors cranked to 100%, and I still need to turn this up almost the entire way for normal volume levels. It would work better to connect this to an amplifier and then to speakers, even if they're already powered. - Remote has to be perfectly pointed at the device, not just in the general direction like a typical IR remote; not too big of an issue, though. TL;DR: Looks great, does what no other DAC can do (remote-controlled volume/power), but doesn't have much power.

I used the converter to connect an LG smart TV to a "vintage" Onkyo stereo receiver. Optical out from the TV into the converter. RCA out to the receiver. Set the sound on the TV to optical and done. The optical cable is included and the remote works just fine. It's easy to turn it off and on. I have the volume on max. I chose the black model and it's inconspicuous sitting on my black Onkyo receiver. The lights are soft enough to not be a distraction when viewing in the dark. The sound is great. No lag or sync issues with Blu-ray, Netflix, or Amazon. It's a practical and inexpensive solution to my problem.

Both our tv's have no analog sound output so I needed these optical/analog converters to get sound out to other devices, ie headphones, sound amplifier. They both worked fine in the beginning. Then first one, then both, started to crap out. Both had the same issue...the power connection at the box was bad. It would drop out on both at random. Eventually both completely stopped working unless I wiggled the power cord around and held it in place but as soon as I put the box back down it died. Inferior soldering or whatever, it is very cheaply made. Do not buy these!

Bought this to add volume control to a tube amp. Optical from TV to this, then RCA to tube amp. Works as intended but a few issues. One - lights are always on. I fixed with some electrical tape but this device has to be visible to use the remote which is annoying there are multiple LED lights that are always on. Other small issue is the volume adjustments are pretty drastic. Going from volume all the way off to one click makes it significantly louder - not crazy but annoying if I want to use a low volume to not bother anyone else. Overall it works, just know it's not perfect.

Very compact, easy to set up. The sound quality is excellent. The remote is compact and has only the necessary buttons. The output is not as strong as most remotes, however, the range is very good as long as the sensor is pointed directly at the remote (or visa versa). The reception angle is very narrow. All in all, a quality product for the price. Using the S/PDIF output from a TCL TV as input, and the output of this device plugged into a small amplifier and hooked up to a pair of Bose 301 Series II bookshelf speakers. Sounds great!

Apenas lo he usado un par de ocasiones y ha funcionado muy bien, no encontré inconveniente con respecto al sonido, por supuesto tomando en cuenta su precio, por eso no me quejo que este hecho de plástico de baja calidad. Mientras la electrónica funcione correctamente voy a estar satisfecho.

This product is excellent! Does exactly what it says. I use it with a tv that's connected to an old marine stereo via rca plugs. The stereo doesn't have a remote. I connected the tv to the box with the included optical cable, and connected the stereo to the box with the rca plugs and everything worked perfectly immediately! I can now control the volume on the stereo while watching a movie! Love love love this product! There is no lag in the audio when watching a movie. A prior comment from someone else said that the volume moved in steps that were either too loud or too soft. I have not had this issue. It works great!

My use is to convert optical audiomoutnfrom my tv to my vintage 70s receiver (Pioneer SX-626 to be exact!) -- excellent all around and love added remote control functionality to my Pioneer. Only improvement would be to decrease the increments of volume between "clicks" (levels) as they're a bit imprecise, but not enough of a problem to undercut the price, quality, and durability of these units. Would recommend! (I have purchased 2 and they have lasted years already)

Works fine. The volume is in steps so it’s either too loud or too quiet.