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  1. 12-15-2007 12:11 PM #1
    Pwrmx24
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    Cool Optical vs Coax?

    Just getting into separates (Rotel pre/pro to Rotel amp) My DVD/CD player has optical and coax digital out. Which do you think I should select to hook up to the pre/pro? I read somewhere that coax can have RF interference but I wouldn't think that would "damage" the digital data going to the pre/pro.

    Thanks.
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  2. 12-15-2007 12:34 PM #2
    beardog03
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    I use the optical out from DVD to Denon, and AQ DiamondBacks to the 5 ch Parasound

    works really well for me...

    YMMV
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  3. 12-15-2007 01:41 PM #3
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    Try glass toslink, its supposed to be even better than the regular stuff.

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  4. 12-15-2007 01:51 PM #4
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    i vote for the digital one ;) doesn't matter one iota.. which do you want to use? that's your answer
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  5. 12-15-2007 03:09 PM #5
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    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50542

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32586

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13978

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  6. 12-15-2007 04:09 PM #6
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    That many eh ?!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself)
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  7. 12-15-2007 04:13 PM #7
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    If you're going HD DVD / Bluray, connect your 5.1 analog or HDMI so you can take advantage of Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTSHD MA.
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
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