RadioShack&reg; Toslink&trade; to Mini Toslink Cable (6-Ft.) Connect components with a mini Toslink audio out, such as the Mac Mini, to your Toslink-equipped home theater Fiber optic cable carries a digital audio signal transmitted as light, providing better performance Provides exceptional sound quality, essential if you want to experience true digital surround sound Gold-tipped connectors keep the optical fiber properly aligned and resist corrosion 6-foot (1.82m) length to reach between most components without cluttering your home theater with excess cable