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• RFI - Todd Krieger 13:47:05 04/01/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Theoretically posted by Bruce Kendall on April 1, 2007 at 12:26:23:

  I think the reason optical sounds better is it keeps the RFI at the digital source. Electrical connections bring the RFI to the rest of the system.

  This is also why I generally prefer separate transport and DAC (with optical link) over one-box players.
  
  
  

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• Re: Theoretically - Squonk 13:02:42 04/01/07 (6)
  In Reply to: Theoretically posted by Bruce Kendall on April 1, 2007 at 12:26:23:

  Wow, nice to see someone else has had the same experience. I prefer optical on my system as well but never said so for fear of being kicked out of the Asylum.
  
  

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  • I suspect Ted nailed the reason why. - Bruce Kendall 13:38:40 04/01/07 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Theoretically posted by Squonk on April 1, 2007 at 13:02:42:

    Optical cables not being subject to RF/EMI. Optical is so free of that problem I have seen broadcast-quality gear run through a 25-spool of optical cable with no perceptible degradation.
    

    
    
    
    

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  • If you like Toslink.... - RickeyM 13:21:02 04/01/07 (4)
    In Reply to: Re: Theoretically posted by Squonk on April 1, 2007 at 13:02:42:

    You should try one of the "glass fiber" Toslink IC's. They have wider bandwith than any co-ax and they can be had for less than $30.

    There, I said it. An inexpensive IC is good. Now they'll have to throw us all out of the Asylum.
    
    

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    • Re: If you like Toslink.... - Squonk 14:45:13 04/01/07 (3)
      In Reply to: If you like Toslink.... posted by RickeyM on April 1, 2007 at 13:21:02:

      I am using a Monster Interlink Lightspeed Reference cable which sounds pretty good to me, but, for $30.00, I guess I should try out some glass cables.
      
      

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      • My experience exactly RickyM... - timothywas1@comcast.net 17:32:52 04/03/07 (1)
        In Reply to: Re: If you like Toslink.... posted by Squonk on April 1, 2007 at 14:45:13:

        I had the Monster Lightspeed as well Squonk in my system and while it was a good performer the Dayton glass toslink bettered it enough to hear it audibly in my system. Parts Express for about 30 bucks depending on length, silly performance for the money, and very high quality as well. Ive bought several to go with my relatively higher level equipment with no regrets!

        BEST...

        
        
        Regards,
        /// Tim W. ///
        
        

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        • Re: My experience exactly RickyM... - Squonk 19:34:11 04/03/07 (0)
          In Reply to: My experience exactly RickyM... posted by timothywas1@comcast.net on April 3, 2007 at 17:32:52:

          Just purchased one. :)
          
          

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      • Re: If you like Toslink.... - RickeyM 16:57:34 04/01/07 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: If you like Toslink.... posted by Squonk on April 1, 2007 at 14:45:13:

        Trust me, you'll be selling the Lightspeed Ref soon.

        You can get 'em on Ebay or at Parts Express.
        
        

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