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1.0 or 1.5 m digital interconnect, does it matter?

Hi folks, in theory 1.5 m length for S/PDIF should be better than shorter lengths. But in real live does it matter much if the cable length is 1.5 m instead of 1.0 m? I mean, does one hear clear sonic differences between the two lengths? Does one for example hear a grittier sound with the 1.0 m compared to the 1.5 m cable?

Chris
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dazzdax OP
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Steve, if the cable length is not the optimal "sweet spot" length for a given CD-transport, what is exactly the sonic effect? Does one hear a grittier sound with less air? What is what some experts mean when they say the sound is getting less (with regard to this matter). Can one always hear this sound degradation? Btw, a 0.5 m cable length difference is not very significant for interconnect cable in my opinion. It is therefore difficult to believe that it could make any difference at all.

Chris
dazzdax OP
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Hi Steve, so according to you one can getting accustomed to jitter? I've read jitter can give the sound an euphoric coloration, is this true? Does jitter also make the sound gritty? So, the companies/experts who are recommending 1.5 m instead of 1.0 of digital cable are talking bullshit?

Chris
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