Cubilux USB to S/PDIF Transmitter, USB A to TOSLINK Output Adapter (Stereo Sound, Not for 7.1/5.1, NOT for TV), USB Optical Audio Converter Compatible with Windows Linux PC Laptop Computer

I run SPDIF for my desktop computer hooked up to my home theater system. I bought a motherboard that didn't have SPDIF, and I bought this. Works excellent. Exactly what I was looking for. In fact, I feel better having it separate.

I'm using this item on a Mac to drive the optical-in port on a bluetooth transmitter, which then broadcasts to outdoor speakers. Works great. Plug-and-play too: the Mac immediately recognized it as an audio device.

It worked great. It really is just plug and play, with the addition of changing the speaker output on your computer to this device. No more scratchy/hissy sounding 3.5mm jack to deal with anymore. I hooked this up to my new MSI Katana Gaming Laptop usb port (purchased here on Amazon), that did not come with an optical plug connection, and then to a Logitech Z625 THX Computer Speaker system optical plug connection located in the base speaker (Also purchased on Amazon). I Matched this device with the Amazonbasics Optical Cord plug. I'd call that a win.

Works great for its intended use =) Got me away from the pesky 3.5mm jack for audio I had been using.

It costed me $30 to get this plug. I waited 3 weeks for it cause it was sent to Nashville 3 times & all the way to TX & KY. Then when I finally got the plug, it didn't work so I'm out $30 for nothing.

Does exactly what claimed.

Needed this when I found out my computer didn't have a S/PDIF...which is weird because nearly every motherboard I've bought has had it.

The product description states that "This version restricts the sample rate to 48KHz, 16/24-bit (Compatible with 44.1KHz, 16/24-bit)". I don't know what they mean by "compatible" but it does not expose a 44.1KHz sample rate to the host, so there is no way that it can be compatible with that sample rate. Other than that, it works fine.