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Optical or coaxial - which one better for digital

Hi, I in the market for a digital cable to go from my transport to the DAC. My transport gives me the option of using either an optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable. I would appreciate any feedback/thoughts whether one is better than the other. Any brand recommendations would be appreciated as well.

Thank you.
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I have always felt that I get a better sound out of my system using a good coax. I am using a Harmonic Tech CD to Burner, and a Audio Quest Cinema on my DVR to Pre because of the 18' length. I use the AQ since my dealer had the bulk cable. I needed a 18' run and plan to move them closer
someday and save the money for now. Although I replace a Kimber Kable fiber optic with the AQ and I do feel the imaging is better. Probably due to more information or delivery speed. I would thing the toslink would be faster but I just feel the physical connection is more consistant.
All IMHO and experience.
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