Stereo vs Digital Interconnects

rengnath
rengnath Posts: 118
edited January 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Sorry for the newb question, but I would like to buy new interconnects for my amps but I'm not sure on which type to buy. Do I want stereo or digital for my application? I'm guessing stereo would work, but would digital sound better?

I use my Yamaha receiver as a preamp, with an optical input from the tv, and HDMI input from the PS3, I listen to the built in HD radio, and I also listen to music from my laptop through a 1/8"-RCA cable. I use 3 preouts from my amps - 2 preouts from the main left and right speakers, and 1 preout for an amp to the center channel.
AVR - Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Amps - B&K Components ST2140 (for mains) and Parasound HCA-1000A (bi-amping center)
Mains - RT1000i Towers
Center - CS400i
Sub - BIC Acoustech PL200

My neighbors listen to very good music, whether they like it or not :cheesygrin:
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2012
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited January 2012
    You can use either. The only difference is that a digital cable is going to be rated at 75 Ohms, but impedance doesn't matter for audio. So a digital cable can be used for either audio or digital, but an audio cable that is not rated at 75 Ohms should not be used for digital.

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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited January 2012
    rengnath wrote: »
    Sorry for the newb question, but I would like to buy new interconnects for my amps but I'm not sure on which type to buy. Do I want stereo or digital for my application? I'm guessing stereo would work, but would digital sound better?

    I use my Yamaha receiver as a preamp, with an optical input from the tv, and HDMI input from the PS3, I listen to the built in HD radio, and I also listen to music from my laptop through a 1/8"-RCA cable. I use 3 preouts from my amps - 2 preouts from the main left and right speakers, and 1 preout for an amp to the center channel.

    I think I have 5 monster brand interconnects; bought them off the forum awhile back. I have replaced all of my IC's with kimber Kable PBJ's and silver streaks (looking for a one more single IC). I will gladly give you the monster ones, which are nice quality for a very reasonable price - how about you pay shipping? That way you are not getting in too deep and you can see if they make a difference compared to what you have now. Let me know.

    Or if you want to go another route, try these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Outlaw-Audio-PSC-3-5-Meter-Composite-Video-Digital-Coax-Cable-/280749827794?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415dfe66d2

    Take Care,
    Shawn
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited January 2012
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited January 2012
    brgman wrote: »
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited January 2012
    brgman wrote: »
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  • rengnath
    rengnath Posts: 118
    edited January 2012
    Thanks Syndil, that makes sense :cheesygrin:

    PM sent Shawn
    AVR - Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
    Amps - B&K Components ST2140 (for mains) and Parasound HCA-1000A (bi-amping center)
    Mains - RT1000i Towers
    Center - CS400i
    Sub - BIC Acoustech PL200

    My neighbors listen to very good music, whether they like it or not :cheesygrin:
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited January 2012
    A digital IC is stereo, so I don't understand the question?

    Does the OP mean a digital cable vs. analog cables? Typically analog cables only carry one channel, the exception being the the 1/8" jack which carries both channels but is a very poor type of connector compared to others.

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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited January 2012
    rengnath,
    Cables were sent out today. There a are 4 one meter IC's and 1 two meter IC. Sent them parcel post so hopefully will be there this weekend or early next week. Enjoy and let me know how they work out for you.

    Take Care,
    Shawn
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited January 2012
    Bobby,
    Just seeing if you got the cables and what you think of them. Enjoy!

    Shawn
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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