Marmitek Connect TS21 - Optical switch - 2 in / 1 out - Toslink

The Marmitek Connect TS21 (Black) optical digital audio switcher connects two optical (Toslink) digital inputs to a single optical output, enabling two audio sources to be linked to one receiver without delay or loss of quality. The switcher is controlled manually via a physical switch on the device and supports widely used digital audio standards for clear playback.

Advantages

The TS21 switches two Toslink inputs to one output without signal degradation and is suitable when an audio amplifier has too few digital inputs. It supports S/PDIF and Toslink connections and handles uncompressed 2-channel LPCM as well as compressed 2-channel and multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS signals. The device supports an improved 192 kHz sample rate for accurate audio reproduction.

Suitable for

• Connecting two optical audio sources (e.g., TV and set-top box) to one receiver
• Situations where the amplifier or receiver has only one Toslink input
• Home audio setups requiring support for LPCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS signals

Key specifications

• Inputs: 2 x optical (Toslink)
• Output: 1 x optical (Toslink)
• Supported formats: uncompressed 2-channel LPCM, compressed Dolby Digital, DTS
• Standards: S/PDIF, Toslink
• Sample rate: up to 192 kHz
• Control: manual switch on device

How to use

Connect each audio source to one of the TS21's optical (Toslink) inputs and connect the optical output to the receiver's Toslink input using a suitable optical cable. Select the active source by pressing the manual switch on the unit. Ensure all devices are powered and set to output audio via their optical outputs.

Recommendations

Use high-quality, undamaged Toslink cables and avoid sharp bends to maintain signal integrity. If your receiver supports multiple inputs, verify input selection on the receiver when switching sources to ensure correct routing.