Lotus- I agree with you. I prefer the ST interface when properly implimented. It can certainly help reduce noise caused by ground currents between the transport and DAC and RFI. Regrettably, not all ST interfaces are created equal. Poor attention to power requirements and ground return paths can dramatically reduce the benefits of this type of interface. Of course, poor cable fiber termination, end polishing, alignment and fiber type (SM vs MM)can also pose problems. With Goldmund digital, I definitely prefer the ST interface. Just my .02
Is the "ST" AT T optical digital connection dead?
Is the "ST" AT&T optical digital connection dead? The ST connection has always sounded the best to my ears, and way, way better than the toslink connection. Yet it seems to be disappearing from use. Why? Is it dead as a digital connection standard, and what happened to it. If it provided the best sound, and was probably the besy digital data stream link why is it disappearing from use? Is it too expensive? It is very unlikely too expensive for use on high-end equipment.
What happened?
What happened?