Anyone with experience with Toslink-to-HDMI audio embedders?

[edgarnavarro]

Ok, I understand there are very good reasons to not to use these devices but unfortunately my current audio setup is lacking of enough audio inputs (1 optical, 1 non-eARC HDMI). So far I have been using the optical input but it is limited to 96khz playback and I really want to get as much as possible from my Wiim Ultra. The idea is to use the optical output on the Wiim Ultra and the HDMI input in my soundbar (yes I know soundbars are not the best idea either but hey! my current budget does not allow me more)

Does anyone here have experience with Toslink-to-HDMI audio embedders that could make a recommendation?

I have done some research but there is very little information about their capabilities dealing with Hi-Res audio. I found some of that claim to handle these signals but I'm afraid they are are lying (they are all from Chinese manufacturers and I have some negative experience with them). Since these devices are not that cheap I would like to save some time and money if anyone has been successful using them.

P.S. Things would be much easier if Wiim Ultra's HDMI ARC input was truly a two-way connection.

Thanks in advance!

 

[d6jg]

I have never used one and I don’t think I ever would.

It is highly unlikely that you will be able to discern any difference between 24/96 via Optical and 24/192 even if the HDMI supports the higher resolution.

I would say use the Optical and save your money towards a proper amp and speakers.

 

[harkpabst]

I would say use the Optical and save your money towards a proper amp and speakers.

+1

 

[Mr Ee]

+2
For some reason my fiio k11 r2r, which is supposed to accept up to 96 on optical, only works at 48 max.
So I currently have my wiim set to 48 max in the app settings.
Still sounds great.