Coax or Optical (1 Viewer)

[Phillip VB]

For doing DD and DTS from my DVD to Denon what cable is better. What are the advantages of both. You can email me the answer at [email protected]
Thanks Phil

 

[Iver]

Both carry an identical datastream, so performance with the two types will be the same.

Optical cables start at around $15.

Some people get away with using standard RCA-jack audio cables for the coax digital connection, which could be as little as $3.00. Others say you need the cables designated as "digital audio coax cables."

If you go for a cheap cable, it's probably better to make sure it actually is labeled as a "coaxial" cable. And of course it has to terminate in RCA plugs.

I use optical.

Keep in mind how many optical and/or coaxial connections you have on your receiver and/or pre-pro. If you have, let's say, three opticals and one coax and all the opticals are currently in use, then you'd probably want to go with coax.

 

[Neil Joseph]

Try giving this a read...
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...826#post559826

 

[Jeff Kleist]

Actually, you can get a 6ft optical from a game store for $7

 

[Iver]

Actually, you can get a 6ft optical from a game store for $7

I paid $10 for my 2-meter Recoton optical at J&R. And I had to bargain them down from $15! :frowning: