Which is better Coax or Optical cables

I wanted to get some opinions on which provides better sound, coax or optical cables. Is there a benefit to using one over the other? Is there a brand/model you recommend?

thankful01-07-2017 10:22pm

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dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,159 posts 02-16-2017 at 01:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Coax...stop debating it already. Toslink is inferior. AES/EBU is another matter.
dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,159 posts 02-17-2017 at 01:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check the spec's on toslink vs coax connections. Toslink is limited to 96khz plus it's construction is generally inferior to coax, certainly when compared to a really well designed coax. I use an MIT Magnum Digital Coax which produces superior sound to my previous $12k balanced cable running analog from my Krell Cipher (which I now sold).

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