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Optimum length for Toslink digital cable?

Some say that for 75 ohm digital cable, 1.5m is optimal length (something to do with minimizing internal reflections or something??). Anyways- who knows- I use a 1m Illuminations D-60 and don't know any better!!

OK- question is- for Toslink (from Satellite to A/V Processor), IS there also an optimal cable length as well? Do the same 'rules' apply as with regualar coax digital cables? Does quality of Toslink cable really make a difference?

Finally- I am thinking of going for the Audioquest Optilink 4 Toslink- anyone heard it? What's the best Toslink cable out there?
sutts

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jitterbug
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Hi Guys

I have been reading a lot of the chat on AGon, esp relating to DACs in general. I am in exactly the same position as Sutts as I am about to receive a used Bel Canto DAC 1.1 and have an old Sony CDP with only a Toslink digital out.

What is the verdict on the length of the Toslink Cable? Is 2m better than 1m?

I use Van Den Hul cable in the rest of my system and am planning to buy VdH Optocoupler Mk 2 which has very solid connectors (as Charlie recommends)

Thanks in advance
KB
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