Does toslink transmit 5.1 surround sound?

[Ty Ford]

Hello Benjamin and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum,

TOSLINK will carry multiplexed 5.1 DTS or Dolby Digital, but not six discreet channels.

Regards,

Ty Ford

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[Benjamin Tattersley]

Thanks for your help 🙂