Alternative to Monster Cable TOSlink cable?

Any chance there's a cheaper mini-to-optical cable out there that takes advantage of the AX's optical output?
I understand Monster's mini plug has an optical connector at the end so you're getting true optical-to-optical connectivity.
I'd really rather pay less than $40 for a single cable instead of the full amount for three cables, including two I don't need, but fear that other mini-to-optical cables (if they exist) would only allow analog-to-optical connectivity (in other words, the mini end would not have the optical tip).
If indeed such a single cable (and cheaper) option exists, links would be appreciated.
Thanks...

You can use an optical cable with a mini connector at one end and a Toslink connector at the other, or you can use an optical cable with Toslink connectors at both ends and a Toslink to optical mini adapter. Here are a few examples:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00007E878
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000649EZ
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002MQGRM
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=37400&I=043185106A

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Hubrisnxs wrote:
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