Cable TV digital music


Every now and then, I like to listen to my cable tv music channells thru my stereo, It gives me exposure to music I wouldn't otherwise hear. I'm just wondering if there is any way to improve the sound quality coming from the cable tv digital source.
My system is: Cary 306/200 cdp, Audio Research LS 15 pre amp, BW N802 speakers.
thanks,
joeb
joeb

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Jb,
Yes, I would go from the Motorola spdif out to the Cary coax in with a moderately priced digital coax cable. If you have one on hand, if not grab one from a big box retailer that you can return.

Bruce
also,
Y,Pb,Pr are the analog video outputs which also have a red & white rca audio output to go with them. The toslink or fiber-optic port is not easy to see until you see the tiny little plastic flap/door the covers the output laser. Does your dvr have a model number on the front or back.........ie. DCT**** or DCH****
Hi Joeb,
If it is a Comcast Motorola HD/DVR then it has spdif (usually an orange colored rca type) digital output as well as toslink (fiber optic) digital output. I looked at your Cary 306/200 online via manufacturers pdf and it appears that you have digital inputs on the back and a selection option on the front for type of digital input?

IF THIS info is correct then you would use either a single toslink or digital coaxial cable from the output on DVR to matching input on the 306/200, then when you are ready to listen to cable supplied music just switch the cd players input to toslink or coax to receive cable digital signal through the Cary's digital converter.

This is definately the way I would do it as long as the online owners manual is correct.

Hope this helps and feel free to ask me any questions.
Bruce