🔊 J-Tech Digital Optical/Coaxial Audio Extender/Converter over Cat5e/6 Cable up to 990' for Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, DTS-HD, PCM [JTECH-AET1000] Review

After a home renovation that involved placing a TV over the fireplace, I realized too late that my optical audio cable was broken. As I have old home theater gear that I want to keep, this was a big problem. I was initially put off by the price, but since I've connected to ethernet everywhere, it was worth a try. Works perfectly with no sound delays. I'm amazed that this adapter exists and I'm very glad I didn't have to dig through freshly finished walls.

Works well for my setup. Used to connect the server's Sonos port in the basement to the stereo system upstairs. The transmitter works cool and the receiver connects on a plug and play basis with no additional electrical connection. I used the dueling jack which sent audio from the Toshlink output to the Schiit Modi DAC on the main stereo and digital coax to another system via a coax connection in the wall. Allows me to have Sonos in multiple rooms with one port. My Cat6 mileage is probably…

I used this to extend the digital output from my Sonos Port living room to my sunroom. through a coax wall outlet, through my basement, through my attic, through my garage, and then through a drilled hole in the eaves through 100 feet of Cat6 cable (and about 8 feet of coax to the wall outlet). That works great. Only the transmitter is powered while the receiver is cable powered and has a power LED indicator. I also tested it without using it and it only worked over regular 100ft coax, but it's