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Sonos - Optical or Coax or RCA out?

Amp - Peachtree Nova
Speakers - Zu Druids

I have a computer based system (listen to MP3) and I'm looking to incorporate a Sonos ZP90. Should I use the Optical, Coax or Analog RCA out to the Peachtree? Also, what type of cable would you recommend and what length? The Sonos will be stored inside the Peachtree and only requires a very short cable, however I have heard that a longer cable may be better.

Thanks
Maurice
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arni
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To take advantage of the Nova's internal DAC (which some say is the best part of the Nova), you need to use a digital input. There is a general consensus that COAX -all things being equal- is better than Optical, but it may still depend on your source (computer based?). Did you consider USB?
Most often recommended length of digital COAX cable is 1.5 meters if you decide to go that route. There are many great cables out there, do a search on the topic.
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