Optical Transfer question

[Chris F]

I've got a Sony MD deck with optical out, and a Sony CD burner with optical in and out in my office at the U. What kind of cable do I need to connect them, and where can I get one? Also, is the transfer with this type of connection in real time, or can it be done quicker?

 

[Track Rat]

It's called a TOSLINK cable. You can pick one up at Best Buy, Circuit City, music stores in general.

 

[Chris F]

Thank you. Do you know if the transfer rate is real time, or faster?

 

[Track Rat]

It's real time. Just select OPTICAL IN on the receiving end so it will clock, and treat everything like you would cassettes.