ToskLink and Coaxial to Phono
User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TosLink (Optical) & Coaxial to Phono DAC. This product has been designedto provide trouble free, reliable operation. It benefits from both a LINDY 2-year warranty and free lifetimetechnical support. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully and retain it for futurereference.
The Lindy TosLink (Optical) & Coaxial to Phono DAC allows the user to easily convert uncompresseddigital stereo audio signals from Coaxial and Toslink inputs to an analogue stereo audio output, for a highquality audio experience, and with support for a high sampling frequency of up to 24 bit / 96kHz, this DACensures content can be heard exactly how the artist and sound engineers intended, with greater detail andclarity.
Package Contents
- TosLink (Optical) & Coaxial to Phono DAC
- USB Type A to DC Cable, 1m, Barrel Size: 5.5/2.1mm
- Lindy Manual
Features
- Convert digital coaxial or TosLink (Optical) signals to analogue stereo audio
- Supports uncompressed digital stereo audio signals with a sampling frequency of up to 24 bit / 96kHz
- Digital Coaxial and Toslink (Optical) inputs
- Minimalistic, compact design
Specification
Connectors :
- Input: TosLink (Optical) (Female)
- Input: Digital Coaxial (Female)
- Output: Phono (R/L) (Female)
- Power: 5.5/2.1mm (Outer/Inner)
- Chipset: IA8416
- Supported Audio: LPCM 2.0
- Maximum Supported Audio Sample Rate: 24-bit / 96KHz
- Input Impedance: 75Ω
- Output Impedance: 75Ω
- Output Voltage: 0.7V
- Frequency Response: 10 – 20 KHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 100db
- Housing Material: Plastic
- Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C (32°F – 158°F)
- Storage Temperature: -10°C – 80°C (14°F – 176°F)
- Humidity: 10 – 80% RH (non-condensing)
- Power Requirements: 5VDC 1A
- Colour: Black
- Power Consumption: 0.5W Maximum
Product Diagram
Front Panel

TosLink (Optical) In – Connect a digital TosLink (Optical) audio source device.
Coaxial In – Connect a digital coaxial audio source device.
Power LED – This LED will illuminate once power is provided to the DAC.
Rear Panel

R / L Out – Connect analogue audio output devices.
5VDC In – Connect the included USB Type A to DC cable. Please ensure the USB cable is connected to a 5V 1A power supply.
Installation
Prior to installation, please ensure all devices are switched off.
- Connect the required audio source device to the TosLink (Optical) or Coaxial input connections.
- Connect an AV receiver or speaker setup to the R/L Out port.
- Connect the DC cable to a 5V 1A USB power source and then connect to the 5VDC In port of the converter. The power LED will illuminate.
Please ensure cables are inserted and removed carefully to ensure there is no damage to the ports, in particular, the plastic cover of the TosLink (Optical) connections. Please lso ensure you remove any protective caps from the optical cables before installation.
Lindy regularly checks and tests our product range to ensure maximum compatibility and performance. For the most up to date version of this manual, please refer to your ocal Lindy website, search for the relevant part number and find the manual under Downloads.
Recycling Information
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Recycling of Electronic Products Europe, United Kingdom
In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to imply throw away electrical and electronic equipment. Instead, these products must enter the recycling process. Each individual EU member state, as well as the UK, has mplemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways. Please follow your national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electronic products. More details can be obtained from your national WEEE recycling agency.
CE/FCC Statement
CE Certification
LINDY declares that this equipment complies with relevant European CE requirements.
FCC Certification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. You are cautioned that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible or compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. his device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
| Hersteller / Manufacturer (EU):. LINDY-Elektronik GmbH Markircher Str. 20 68229 Mannheim Germany Email: [email protected] , T: +49 (0)621 470050 | Manufacturer (UK): LINDY Electronics Ltd Sadler Forster Way Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JY England [email protected] , T: +44 (0)1642 754000 |
Tested to comply with FCC standards
For home and office use.
No. 70368
2stEdition, October 2022
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