coax vs toslink?

Not really. Optical obviously avoids any potential ground loop issues (though that is not a big problem with most equiptment being double insulated now), but arguably coax is the more reliable connection (optical is quite easily upset). Either way I wouldn't put much consideration into which I chose :)
 
Hmmmn...

I was just about to ask the same question as the OP.

I'm thinking about buying two optical leads and a splitter/combiner to route them through my home cinema system, the main reason being that this would mean I could get 5.1 surround from my PS3 and cable box without having to change the audio channel all the time.

I think this is the only way I can get a 5.1 input to the box as all co-ax coinnectors just provide stereo out (red/white leads only).

Is this correct?

PS Sorry for hijacking the post and for any spelling errors but I'm very drunk and am typing with a wireless keyboard and only one eye open because I can't quite focus on the screen.
 
well i was wondering for xfi use, ideally.

either coax with a music, or sell it and get a gamer for toslink, but analogue would be connected to for games so O.o!


I think ill just stick with the music, if it works that is...
 
^^^That's what I'd do^^^

I've had toslink on many a thing and never actually had to use it. Decent co-ax leads should do just as good a job though AFAIK. I guess that's why some people spend hundreds of pounds on interconnects alone.
 
they are both the same, honestly. use whatever's more convenient. its only when you start talking about massive lengths that optical is the clear favourite. i think its 10m where coax will start to struggle, optical is good for much much longer lengths. other than that, no. no real differences:)
 
The master volume on most sound cards does not effect the level of the optical output.
Coaxial SPDIF has a higher bandwidth therfore allowing for a higher sample rate.
Coax also has a longer maiximum cable length than optical.
 
DeeJay-Mo said:
The master volume on most sound cards does not effect the level of the optical output.
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Yupp, theres a prog which links the two together which is handy but hey, my remote is more handy :)

DeeJay-Mo said:
Coaxial SPDIF has a higher bandwidth therfore allowing for a higher sample rate.
Coax also has a longer maiximum cable length than optical.
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interesting, what sort of bandwidth/samples we talking about?
 
nothing that would affect pc use.


the master control doesnt change the volume on my co-ax output either. meaning i have to reach for the remote for my amp *sigh* lol
 
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