DIGITAL OUT: Optical Cable vs. Coaxial Cable


Hi all!

When trying to get the best sound from your DVD player, do you use the Optical Cable or Coaxial Cable? I have always been using Optical Cable and never really use the Coaxial Cable.

I just like to which method is the best to get the maximum sound quality.

Thanks for any advice!!!!!!
mantaraydesign

Showing 1 response by tgrisham

A well made coaxial cable is more durable than a glass cable so if you change or move your equipment rather than place and forget, coaxial is better. A true 75 Ohm quality cable is held to a reference whereas Toslink can be variable in quality from cheap plastic to expensive glass. If you believe that "bits is bits" then it doesn't matter. I prefer coaxial. Also, the connectors are important, so look at the way the cable is fixed to the connector. A solid cold pressure weld is more secure.