Optical Vs Spdif Coaxial??

[clocka]

Which is better, some motherboards have both of these outputs, my receiver has both inputs, just wondering which gives the best sound quality and are there any other advantages of 1 over the other?

 

[james.miller]

both the same. optical has an advantage over long distances (10m +) and coax has the advantage of the data having to go thru less conversions (electrical > optical > electrical in the case of optical leads) but unless your the type to spend a few grand on a cd player, you wont notice any difference there might be

 

[clocka]

cool, my p965 ds4 had coaxial spdif, my new ip35-pro has optical only so i've had to buy a 2metre optical cable, was just wondering which was the best.

thanks.