Beni_Skate

1,478 orders since Jan 01, 2017

Kalsdorf, Styria, Austria

Ships from Austria.

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Average Ratings

Product: (4.92)

Documentation: (4.33)

Shipping: (4.79)

Communication: (4.76)

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Rasmus | Jan. 13, 2019

Great product! Works as promised. No documentation necessary

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

Great product! Works as promised. No documentation necessary. The Coax output also works with AES-EBU using a RCA-XLR -cable.

Response from Beni_Skate | Jan. 15, 2019

Thank you for your review :)

Xavier | Jan. 9, 2019

Great product

For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio

I bought the kit version. My soldering skills are a bit rusty but I managed to do it. As written in the description, the MCU and the oscillator aren't that easy to solder. One thing: the component positions are not always clear from the footprints/silk. I had to do some (minimal) guesswork on a couple resistors, the MCU and the oscillator. Maybe shipping the printed layout could help.

Works fine with my RPI3b+ and Arch Linux ARM with minimal setup (one line in config.txt iirc).

All in all great product, good price, fast shipping and good communication. Thank you!

Response from Beni_Skate | Jan. 9, 2019

Thank you for your review :)
Sorry I forgot to send you schematic and picture of the layout via email (not many people buy the DIY kit) - I'll send it to you immediately.
Best Regards
Benjamin

Viktor | Jan. 7, 2019

Exactly what I was looking for

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

Hi Beni,

I am using this device for over a week now. It works exactly as was described and I am really satisfied.
I have been looking for such device quite a long time but couldn't find it, until now.

Only one thing (and it was mentioned in the previous reviews) LEDs are too bright.
As I understand there is some configuration software for setting of LEDs brightness. How can I get this?
Would be nice to lower brightness or even to turn LEDs off.

Viktor

Response from Beni_Skate | Jan. 8, 2019

Hi Viktor,
thank you for your review!
Reducing the brightness is not possible, but you can disable the LEDs (enable/disable on active input, enable/disable on inactive inputs, disable only red blinking leds [inactive inputs which have no signal]).
I will disable the red blinking on inactive inputs for all future orders from now on.
I will send you a email with the client tool (Windows).
Best Regards
Benjamin

H E | Jan. 4, 2019

Just what I needed

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

Great item, just what I needed to connect 3 input items to my amplifier (Logitech Squeezebox, TV and TV box (radio signal)).
Very fast shipment: I received my package (in the Netherlands) just a few days after my purchase (around Christmas).
One possible improvement: add a small switch to suppress the red blinking LED's

Response from Beni_Skate | Jan. 8, 2019

Thank you for your review!
You can disable the red blinking LEDs when you connect it to a computer and send "$CL0\r\n" over the virtual COM port.
I also have a small client tool for Windows (I'll send you a mail with the details).
I will disable the red blinking on inactive inputs for all future orders from now on.
Best Regards
Benjamin

Tomas | Jan. 1, 2019

A perfect device

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

Pros:
Very simple to use.
Fast (no added audio lag)
Has worked flawlessly ever since I connected it (no reboots required)

Cons:
Unconnected ports are constantly slowly blinking red (can be hidden with a little bit of tape).
Ports could have descriptions on them (such as "in 1" or "out 2")

I strongly recommend this product.

Response from Beni_Skate | Jan. 8, 2019

Kerekes | Dec. 27, 2018

The product is very good.

For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio

I use it with RASPLEX and its working without any issue. Just open the config.txt and modified one line and done it.

Martin | Nov. 29, 2018

A fantastic product!

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

This piece of equipment is a gem! I bought the 4 port optical version. It only took 5 days from the time I placed the order at Tindie until the parcel arrived. (I live in Denmark in the EU.) The switch is very sturdy built and smaller than I had anticipated, which is an extra bonus, since it's just going to lie hidden away in the back of a cupboard. I use it to connect an Apple Airport Express, a Google Chomecast audio and a HifiBerry equipped Raspberry Pi with my wireless Dynaudio Xeo 3 speakers. Finally I can use all of my digital audio sources without any bother. Thank you Benjamin for making this possible with your nicely built switch! (Only one small quibble: I didn't receive any documentation. But since the product is so straight forward to get connected, documentation wasn't really necessary.)

Response from Beni_Skate | Dec. 7, 2018

Thank you for your review :)
I'm working on a detailed documentation

Kjetil | Sept. 11, 2018

Fast delivery, easy to install

For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio

The Optical audio module is easy to install and set up in PicorePlayer. However it occupies the pins I used for Power supply to the screen so the sceen has to get Power elsewhere. It would have been nice to add a short USB-cable for this purpose or at least have this as an option. The module has been op and going since I installed it so I am very satisfied.

Daniel | Aug. 15, 2018

Easy-to-Build Kit, Well-Supported

For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio

I ordered the kit. It shipped quickly from Austria. Documentation was sparse, i.e. the components marked optional were not explained, and the Toslink connector needs to be mounted from the bottom site, unlike the rest of the components, which the creator mentioned via email. That said, simply installing components according to the silkscreen and labeled parts kit will almost certainly work out fine for most people. I was pleased that the creator stated via email that he is open to questions. Easily configured without any special software.

Timon | June 29, 2018

Works perfectly

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

I use the 4-Toslink-port switch to automatically switch between a playstation 3, a DVB-T2 receiver and a bluetooth tansmitter. Works like a charm, once the higher-priority devices switch on, they are automatically active on the output.

I don't understand why larger companies fail to produce this thing. Many thanks to Beni_Skate for filling this gap :-)

Response from Beni_Skate | June 30, 2018

Thank you for your review :)

Michael | June 8, 2018

Great Product for the Raspberry PI

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

Just received the box, attached it to USB from raspberry pi, and connected TV, PC, and Bluethooth receiver to it. As those sources are always active in my case, i can switch the inputs over the raspberry pi via USB serial, with a short one liner. Finally i will implement the switching in my Webinterface on the raspberry pi. Got a nice digital preamp now with thix Box. Was waiting for such a solution like this, now there is one, good work.

Response from Beni_Skate | June 30, 2018

Thank you for your review :)

Andre | April 30, 2018

Excellent device, well packages, high quality, flawless

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

I received the Switch in well packages and fairly quick (my country is not in EU, so I didn't have high expectations in that regard).

The device has a sturdy build and it completely solid without anything moving or wiggling. The screws were a bit worn off, as if they were screwed in a bit too hard.

Besides that, it's perfect. Functions really well and exactly as expected.

I used it connect a TV and a Chromcase to a Nubert Soundbar. No issues, very simple setup.

Finlay | April 9, 2018

Excellent! One of a kind!

For Automatic SPDIF (Optical/RCA) Audio Switch

Thank you to Benjamin for this wicked problem solver! Want to listen to my Apple TV without having my TV turned on - this device switches quickly between optical devices. Bear in mind a device that is powered on, but not relaying any digital audio will still take priority on this device - it detects any signal. In some cases you may have to power off a device for the switch to switch! However, set your priority right between your devices and there is no issue. Works as advertised, decent D/A converter - cheap!

Response from Beni_Skate | April 10, 2018

Thank you for your review :)
Yes it will switch to any signal with higher priority but once switched the audio processor will analyze the signal and if it is not valid it will go back again to lower priority until the signal on the higher priority is completely gone and pops up again.
If you want you can connect it to a PC and check what the switch is doing - I'll write you a mail

Jens | March 9, 2018

Works as advertised!

For tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio

Shipping was fast, the adapter technically works exactly as it should. The steps to follow to make it working were easy to handle, but a little difficult to find on the page.
A little drawback: the PCB connector is not soldered 100% even, so that the TOSLINK connector is a bit tilted.

Fredrick | Feb. 26, 2018