Digital Interconnect?

Fostex and a few other companies make a "repeater" that will let you connect a few of them together. I forgot the model number, but it is essentially made for that purpose. I put on in my parents' system to convert the digital output on a DVD player from toslink to coax (toslink out to Fostex box input, coax output on Fostex box to 5.1 preamp). It works just fine and passes along 5.1 info. Also, it cost around $100. I bought it at Mars Music (big musical instrument chain store) in the studio dept.

Brad Day
Atlanta, GA

I agree AES/EBU, it is a balanced standard for long distances. I have used the Pure Note Epsilon with good results and any high-end cable will be pricey in this length.

AES/EBU is the right choice for that combo and that distance. The common-mode noise rejection is of importance in that instance, especially because of the distance.

Brian@Hello.lt

Joe, there should be NO doubt that balanced is the ONLY way to go in a case like that. As to what brand or model to use, i'll leave that up to the folks that can afford such things... : ) Sean
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I agree with previous posts that suggest an AES/EBU cable for the 25 foot run. Long runs were one of the reasons why balanced cables were desinged in the first place. Professional cable applications are all balanced designs. I have always enjoyed digital cables from Cardas and Illuminati/Kimber. I am sure that there are many cables that can meet your needs. The key, I believe, is to make sure that it is balanced.
Good Luck,
Drew