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In Reply to: RE: Toslink suggestions possibly from ebay posted by Duster on July 11, 2014 at 13:45:02
Hi Mr Duster and thank you very much indeed for the valuable advice
I decided for the toslink to get grounds isolation between the source and the rest of the chain
I like to get silence when there is no music.
Thanks a lot again.
Kind regards,
bg
Edits: 07/11/14Follow Ups:
Yes, I use a digital optical output which provides electrical isolation between the computer and the audio system(s). The Monarchy Audio DIP is a must-have when using a Toslink cable, IMHO.
Note: The Monarchy Audio device is a DIP (Digital Interface Processor), not to be confused with a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter). The DIP optimizes the digital optical signal and outputs a conditioned (precision clock output) signal via 75 ohm S/PDIF digital electrical output. A digital coaxial cable then connects the DIP to a DAC. The result is a much better sounding digital to analog conversion, IME.
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Hi and thanks again for the valuable advice
Yes my main goal is to get "electrical isolation between the computer and the audio system"
When i put the pc in the chain i get noise.
I have even bought a little scope not yet received to try to see which kind of noise is.
As the electrical power connections are a little crowded i think it should be a ground loop or similar.
Thanks a lot again.
Kind regards,
bg
Toslink sucks. Virtually always. That's been my experience. I've also tried the Lifatec cable and it doesn't change this state of affairs.
I've found isolating via something like the iFi iUSB device and interfacing via S/PDIF or USB is always preferable to optical.
Hi and thank for the advice
I understand from what i have read here in the forums that optical cables are not very popular.
I will try also the approach you recommend
I intend to modify a usb to spdif interface i have in the power supply.
In order to improve isolation i will use a different transformer.
Thanks again.
Kind regards,
bg
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