I can I connect my speakers: problem was the Samsung TV that only has an optical output, or more of a problem is the old but still good Onkyo receiver that just still has no optical input. The converter ordered: although it was given up to 3 weeks for delivery I had the part after 3 days at home. Connect the converter: you can do nothing wrong ... The converter tried: class sound, nothing negative detectable. ONLY: no input signal is noisy output. So you need them just mute button on the remote control of the receiver.
Lack of competition in this price range, there is a strong buy recommendation (wg. Good sound), 4 stars but only wg. the noise.