Xbox advanced scart cable optical audio connector.

[NeilI]

The Xbox advanced scart cable has a digital optical out, that enables you to connect it to a 5.1 decoder.

As we are about to get such a unit, can someone tell me is there any standard optical connector type?
Is the connector on this cable different from any others, or are all optical connectors teh same?

Cheers.

[Flibb]

Ive got a 3rd party scrt cable and it uses a standard toslink cable. Cheap place for them is
http://www.audiovisualonline.co.uk/dynamic/home.html
They do a lot of good priced cables. Does make me grin when people mention gold plated connectors on optical connectors, thers no electricity to conduct.
Flibb

[NeilI]

Cheers.

when people mention gold plated connectors on optical connectors

That is amusing.

[NeilI]

That's quite a handy site.

Do you know if the Official 'advanced scart and this one would be any different???
As they both provide an RGB output and an optical digital output.

[Auron]

Not a bad cable there on that site, personally im using a Joytech, I got it from Gamestation in a 2 for £30 offer. bought it with DOA3 theres a good selection of choices.. like a Steering Wheel, Light Gun, Games, etc. Really is a good deal.

[Flibb]

I have read reviews by some people sating that some cables are better than others, but am not sure if they were trying to justify buying the more exspensive ones. I like the one on AV's site, it has AV breakout box my one doesent. Also for that price comes with the optical cable. Think I might post AVonlines site on the bargains forum, might interest some people.
Flibb