Full disclosure requires me to tell you that I consider myself something of a cable skeptic. I can imagine some sonic impact from cables in the analog domain, but how much impact could there be in coaxial cables between a universal player (Denon 2900) and a HT receiver (Rotel RSX1055)? Is there some advantage/disadvantage to coaxial vs. optical?
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Full disclosure also requires me to tell you I am somewhat of a master cable builder and owner of CATCables.com, QuantumCable.com, ZeusCable.com as well as part owner of this forum.
I'd suggest reading here first:
http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/inde...artRow=1&CFB=1
Personally, I think coax can sound smoother, more refined, less digital than optical in my own system. It's also more durable.
LexDoug
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I do believe that there are audible and visible differences in various designs of cables. I haven't done the "quadruple blind while on sodium pentathol" test regimen, but I have heard and seen differences when moving back and forth between various makes of cables. Some were improvements and some were not, so it wasn't a case of hearing (or seeing) what I wanted to hear.
I prefer the sound of digital coax over that of optical. The optical had a more forward, somewhat harsh sound whereas the digital retrieved as much information but presented it in a more pleasing realistic way. Hope this helps somewhat.
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Hi all
After doing a search and reading alot of threads on this forum, i fear i may have either learnt alot or confused myself more than ever.
I have got a RSP 1066 (you figured that) and had some queries on how to get optimum sound out of it for 2 channel stereo from... -
So my DVD player has both of these options for audio out. I'm sort of forced to use the Digital Coaxial over the Optical audio out because my receiver does not have any more Optical inputs left.
Is there any sound quality differences between the two? It seems like a digital coax would... -
Hi Guys,
Currently I've got my new 2900 connected to my RSP-1098 via one of Doug's silver coax cables. To save me some rewiring, has anyone tried a 2900 connected to an RSP-1098 via Optical? Is there any preceived difference in sound quality between the optical or coaxial connection?
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I have been using digital optical cable for both my DVD and HDTV satellite receiver to connect to the 1066 and my dealer yesterday told me to throw away my optical for coaxial. Huh? Everything I have read points me to optical cable. Any comments on optical vs. coaxial cable use.
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Here's the thing, my stepfather has a 40" LCD and Blu ray player, both samsung.
I just received (TODAY) this Onkyo HT-S3200 and I'll hook it there. But in some months I'll take it to my home where I have a 32" LCD and a hi-def dvd player with hdmi jack.
But when...
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