A admin_exported New member Aug 10, 2019 2,556 4 0 Visit site Aug 19, 2009 #1 When a choice is available, is it generally better to go for Coaxial or Optical digital connections? ... or is there any noticeable difference?
When a choice is available, is it generally better to go for Coaxial or Optical digital connections? ... or is there any noticeable difference?
M matengawhat Well-known member Aug 17, 2007 695 15 18,895 Visit site Aug 19, 2009 #2 coaxial as no conversion involved
daveh75 Well-known member Jul 31, 2008 1,045 449 19,570 Visit site Aug 19, 2009 #3 Theoretically, coaxial should be better than optical as there is no conversion going on, but personally doubt you'd hear the difference. Though,if you have both,you could alway's compare them for youself...
Theoretically, coaxial should be better than optical as there is no conversion going on, but personally doubt you'd hear the difference. Though,if you have both,you could alway's compare them for youself...
A Andrew Everard New member May 30, 2007 1,878 2 0 Visit site Aug 19, 2009 #4 Although optical does have the advantage of no direct electrical connection between the two units, which can have a bearing on ground loop/hum problems, and noise on the digital signal.
Although optical does have the advantage of no direct electrical connection between the two units, which can have a bearing on ground loop/hum problems, and noise on the digital signal.