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HDMI or Optical for the long run to the projector?

Going from Apple TV 4K into a 4K Sony projector. I can use an HDMI cable from the projector the DAC or I can locate the Apple TV next to the projector and use an optical cable to go to the DAC. The long run is about 20'. Is it better to use HDMI or Optical for the long run? Thanks. 


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erik_squires
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I'm not sure I"m reading this correctly, but if the choice is "Which cable should be short and which should be long?" I'd say go with a short optical, long HDMI.

https://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/how-long-can-hdmi-run.htm

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