FAQs for Product: HQ Silverline Plus 1.5m Optical TOSLINK to TOSLINK Lead 1. I have read that TOSLINK only transmits 3 simultaneous audio channels. Does this mean it can't transmit even 5.1 audio? (Posted: 26th August, 2007) 2. Can all devices with an optical port use TOSLINK? (Posted: 26th August, 2007)  Question & Answers for Product: HQ Silverline Plus 1.5m Optical TOSLINK to TOSLINK Lead Q. I have read that TOSLINK only transmits 3 simultaneous audio channels. Does this mean it can't transmit even 5.1 audio? (Posted: 26th August, 2007) A. TOSLINK Digital Optical can certain output DOlby Digital 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 digitally encoded signals. Back to Top Q. Can all devices with an optical port use TOSLINK? (Posted: 26th August, 2007) A. There are several kind of optical connections available, plus optical cables are used in all sorts of other applications outside of Home Theatre, however in the Home Theatre world, yes if a device has a TOSLINK port, it will support TOSLINK cables. Also commonly found on smaller devices like portable music players is the 3.5mm Mini-TOSLINK connector. Back to Top Submit A New Question Can't Find The Answer You're Looking For? Submit Your Question Below: Related Product:  HQ Silverline Plus 1.5m Optical TOSLINK to TOSLINK Lead Your Question:  (Please enter One Question Only! You can ask as many questions as you like, but do not combine them into one post!) Your Reply Email Address:  Security Step:  Enter the text to the Left in the space below: [ HOME PAGE | CLOSE WINDOW ]