I think the resolution of optical is limited to 96kHz vs 192kHz for coax. Optical is often chosen out of TV's where the only other option is usually HDMI and may not work. I would use as good a coax cable as you want to buy, and a product like this should be easily returnable. Let us know if indeed it sounds better than the optical
TOSLINK Optical vs Coaxial for CD transport to DAC
I have just purchased a DAC so I can use my oppo 205 as a transport and having an optical cable on hand I just used it to get things up and running. I bought the optical cable years ago and it was advertised as being actual glass as opposed to plastic?
At any rate I'm wondering if using a Coaxial cable instead would offer better audio performance, mostly looking for better resolution of micro details.
Thanks for your thoughts and experience.
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Hello @richardbrand ! That is what I was trying to say. Optical is used where HDMI does not work (no HDMI input on legacy processor or soundbar etc). |
+1 @nonoise Just goes to show you have to try things for yourself in your own system. Good post. |