NCGGY HDMI ARC/eARC to Toslink Audio Return Cable, 2m

The NCGGY HDMI ARC/eARC to Toslink Audio Return Cable is listed as a 2m USB-powered adapter for sending TV audio from an ARC/eARC port to an optical sound system. It may suit a TV and soundbar combination that lacks a direct matching audio connection, but the TV must have an ARC/eARC port and the audio format must be compatible.

At a glance

Converts audio from a TV HDMI ARC/eARC port to an optical output for a Toslink-equipped sound system.
USB power is required, and the TV output must be set to ARC.
Listing claims Dolby Digital 5.1 support, subject to compatible source settings and receiving equipment.
Optical connection does not support CEC volume control, so volume is adjusted on the soundbar.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£29.98~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines HDMI ARC/eARC input and optical output in a 2m cable, avoiding a separate conventional adapter body according to the listing.
Listed for use with optical soundbars, amplifiers and active speakers, as well as wireless TV headphones with an optical interface.

Cons

Optical output does not carry CEC volume control, requiring volume adjustment on the connected audio device.
The listing excludes Dolby Atmos and 5.1/7.1 PCM multi-channel audio.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Identity
Brand	NCGGY

Connections and audio
Interfaces	HDMI ARC, Optical
Number of channels	2
Compatible devices	HDTVs, soundbars, home theaters, wireless TV headphones
Audio sampling claim	24-bit/192kHz
Supported audio formats stated	PCM or Dolby / DTS 5.1

Dimensions and installation
Length	2m
Mounting types listed	Cable Mount

Package and origin
Included components	dac
Country of origin	China

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Use only with a TV ARC/eARC port, not a standard HDMI port. Set TV audio output to ARC, select PCM or Dolby/DTS 5.1 as applicable, and connect the USB power lead. The receiving system must support the chosen Dolby or DTS format. The listing also calls this a two-channel product while claiming Dolby Digital 5.1, and its sample-rate and other audio capability claims are not independently confirmed.

What’s in the box

Included

DAC

Who is it for?

A good fit for

TV owners connecting an ARC/eARC-equipped television to an optical-input soundbar, amplifier, active speaker or compatible wireless TV headphones.
Setups where a 2m cable and manual volume adjustment on the sound system are acceptable.

Less suited to

TVs without an HDMI ARC/eARC port or audio systems without an optical input.
Users who need optical CEC volume control, Dolby Atmos, or 5.1/7.1 PCM multi-channel audio.

NCGGY HDMI ARC/eARC to Toslink Audio Return Cable, 2m · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 54 ratings

5 stars83%83%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars0%0%
1 star5%5%

Aggregate ratings are mostly in the five-star category, with a smaller one-star share. This offers a limited indication of customer sentiment, but no written feedback is supplied to show what buyers liked or criticised. For this cable, compatibility with the TV’s ARC/eARC port, USB power, optical connection and audio-format limits remains important regardless of the rating.

Frequently asked questions

Will this work with any HDMI port on a TV?

No. The listing specifies a TV HDMI ARC or eARC port, not a standard HDMI port.

Does it need separate power?

Yes. The listing says the USB power cable must be plugged into a power port.

Can I adjust the soundbar volume with the TV remote through this cable?

The listing says the optical connection does not support CEC volume control. Adjust the volume directly on the soundbar.

Does it support Dolby Atmos or multichannel PCM?

No. The listing says it does not support Dolby Atmos or 5.1/7.1 PCM multi-channel audio. Dolby or DTS 5.1 also requires compatible receiving equipment.