long digital cable

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    amir

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    hi
    i connected my pc sound card to my cdplayer via 5m RCA digital cable. for long cables which is better :
    Optical cable or Coax ?
     
    amir, Sep 21, 2005
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    Will The Lucky One

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    Co-axial is often seen as preferable for digital applications, however for use with a PC optical is probably better as it prevents interference from within the PC (which is a very electrically noisy device) being transferred into the hifi system (the interference will probably degrade the sound).

    I'd say optical is better in this case :)
     
    Will, Sep 21, 2005
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    With a PC, definitely optical!
     
    Garmt, Sep 21, 2005
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    thanks guys
     
    amir, Sep 22, 2005
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