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SB Touch to Metrum Octave: toslink, coax RCA, BNC?

I'm finally pulling the trigger on an Octave, and while I wait for it to arrive I'm thinking about the digital link to the SB Touch. I don't have a good digital cable (using Touch analog out), so need to buy one. Should I go for toslink or coax?

If toslink, it would be a glass "cable".
If coax, I know about the inability of the RCA plugs to achieve 75 ohm cables, and have seen comments about replacing the RCA on the Octave with a BNC connector. Good idea if a Touch is on the other end?

Input from experienced users is highly appreciated!

Thanks!
lewinskih01

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lewinskih01 OP
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Thanks guys. So I'm leaning towards coax with RCAs.

Should I DIY with true 75 ohm RCA plugs? BTW, which RCAs are "true" 75 ohm? WBT?

I have Purist Audio Museaus analog ICs, and doubt the RCA plugs on their Genesis RCA coax is truly 75 ohm.
lewinskih01 OP
911 posts
 
Kijanki,

Did you replace the RCA female plug on the Octave as well?
What did you use for the cable?

thanks!
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