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Mistake to change from Spectrum (Coaxial) to Fios (Fiber optical)???

Hello

I changed from Spectrum to Verizon Fios today, my sound is now terrible, everything is missing including the bass.
My Martin Logan Montis lack bass and poor stage, 2nd system with Raidho speakers is far worse.

Spectrum using a coaxial cable from street pole to modem, Fios using optical.

Have I made a mistake? Are there any solutions or do I need to change back to Spectrum using coaxial?

Thanks for your input.





joeeuro

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joeeuro OP
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The TV sound is fine. TV is not an issue, its streaming music via optical cable is the problem.
I use Roon & stream Tidal (master), hardwired from modem, router to Auralic Aries G2 and on.
Maybe the new equipment needs burnin time? I will know in a few days.

I had an excellent sound with Spectrums "coaxial cable". Fios use a "optical cable", sound is not good.
joeeuro OP
16 posts
 
To follow up, I changed back to (Spectrum) "Coaxial cable" a few days ago. Note: I'm referring to the cable that runs from the street utility pole to house/ modem. Verizon Fios use a fiber optic, ( I overlooked this when I changed cable companies). Increasing the internet speed of the fiber optic did improve the sound but still not as good as coax.
There is audible difference between the two cables, I find the coaxial delivers a superior sound to fiber optical. I stream Tidal.
An audible difference is evident on my Martin Logan Montis speakers and more so on my Raidho D3's. Noticeable differences such as a finger snap to plucking a guitar, depth of piano etc.

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