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Toslink vs. RCA

In virtually every review of DACs and jitter reduction devices, RCA seems to be better than TOSLINK for the transmission of S/PDIF. This seems strange to me considering that a whole host of nasties like EMI and transmission line effects can be eliminated with optical transmission. Does anyone know why RCA is better?
jlambrick
fpeel
455 posts
 
Thanks, 6chac. Will call him in the A.M.
fpeel
455 posts
 
Called Steve at Great Northern Sound this morning. Found him to be very friendly and helpful. He has three different AT&T ST cables available. The first two were out of my price range ($400 & $900 as I recall). The third was the 3 meter Wadia and the price quoted was ~$60 including shipping. I opted for it.

Thanks again, 6chac.
logenn
91 posts
 
Would you please e-mail me the phone number of Great Northern Sound.

Thanks

Louis
6chac
235 posts
 
email: [email protected]
telephone: (651)436-8912 (9am-5pm CST)
jazzdude
332 posts
 
I know this is not "audiophile" glass but there are many datacommunications businesses which terminate single-mode and multi-mode fiber with ST connectors.
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