Coax Vs Optical

ben62670

What do you guys think the difference is? I have only 2 opticals in my pre, and I need one for the puter. Is running the DVD with coax any different than optical? I understand that both are unprocessed digital signals?

Thanks Ben

Sansui

I don't know if there's a difference or not but I had the choice between optical and coax out of my VCR/DVD unit and I used optical. I figured if there was any possiblilty of problems it would be with the coax. Fiber can't be "influenced" with any stray voltages or RF. About the only problem with fiber would be if the TOSLINK "cable" was inferior for some reason. The both the 12' ones I bought from monoprice.com ($15.00 total including shipping) worked great.

Frank Z

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/search.php?searchid=702883

Ricardo

Here's a few more

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/search.php?searchid=702896

steveinaz

In my experience, Toslink tends to be the most neutral, coax a touch warmer. It depends on what you're after.

Toslink would be good if you think you're going to have to snake thru a bunch of wires as it's totally RF immune.

ben62670

Thanks Guys I will get my read on. The kids are in bed now:)

ben62670

The links didn't work
The DVD player is right next to the pre (1 1/2 foot run).
Both optical and coax send the same ones and zeros correct?

Thanks guys

Frank Z

Go to the Search Page and do a search for threads starting with Coax Vs Optical

ben62670

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=601954&posted=1#post601954

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