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Post by stryder5 on Nov 12, 2021 13:33:19 GMT
OK there’s been a few discussions on here that coax cables are not 75 ohm, so is Toslink in any way the better option?
Is there a difference between plastic or glass for the carrier medium?
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Post by optical on Nov 12, 2021 13:44:51 GMT
Yes, no, a bit, maybe, jitter
Sorry, extremely childish of me.
I believe (and I'm probably wrong) that using appropriate connectors (BNC) with correct crimping technique and careful manufacture, 75ohm through the cable can be achieved (or near enough).
Like I say though, probably wrong.
Not a major fan of Toslink, always sounds a bit flat in comparison to coax. As I understand it the fibre vs glass reveals no real difference, but some say there is of course.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 12, 2021 13:47:04 GMT
OK there’s been a few discussions on here that coax cables are not 75 ohm, so is Toslink in any way the better option? Is there a difference between plastic or glass for the carrier medium? Gary Toslink wouldn't be my weapon of choice, but I have a genuine Sony glass cable here and a very decent BNC to RCA cable that you're welcome to loan Gary. Try for yourself. |
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Post by firebottle on Nov 12, 2021 14:16:01 GMT
Fitted with 75 ohm BNC plugs then it is 75 ohm, as the dimensions are correct for 75 ohm impedance.
The problem with Toslink is the signal has to go through two extra electronic circuits, to convert to and back from light.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 14:44:39 GMT
Toslink could be better if you have to transfer the signal through a really noisy environment?
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Post by stryder5 on Nov 12, 2021 14:54:36 GMT
Thanks guys, should have been clearer Coax with RCA connectors.
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Post by stryder5 on Nov 12, 2021 14:55:43 GMT
OK there’s been a few discussions on here that coax cables are not 75 ohm, so is Toslink in any way the better option? Is there a difference between plastic or glass for the carrier medium? Gary Toslink wouldn't be my weapon of choice, but I have a genuine Sony glass cable here and a very decent BNC to RCA cable that you're welcome to loan Gary. Try for yourself. Yes please. Gary |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 12, 2021 15:04:46 GMT
Toslink wouldn't be my weapon of choice, but I have a genuine Sony glass cable here and a very decent BNC to RCA cable that you're welcome to loan Gary. Try for yourself. Yes please. Gary No worries, Ping me an address and I'll send them over. |
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 23, 2021 22:54:16 GMT
Often play with both coaxial and toslink into dacs . Seems to vary with equipment, sometimes I like the toslink and other times coax . Lean to towards toslink for clarity though
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