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Good Toslink Cable From Squeezebox Receiver To DAC

Hi

I am abroad and am getting a friend to get me a Squeezebox Duet from the US. I am planning to hook it up to my Mark Levinson No. 36 DAC via a Toslink cable. What is a good cable (cost effective) to order from the US?

I know coaxial is better than Toslink but the coaxial input into my DAC is already taken by my CD Transport.

Any help appreciated speedily please as my friend will be leaving the US soon.

Thanks
mikey8811
blindjim
3,092 posts
 
I've tried a few BNC/RCA coax cables, some expensive, some not. Optical too. But no glass opt's.

I settled on the Stereovox xv2, $150 new, FOR 1M BNC. I understand BNC also has some added advantages via signal transmission.

I found the wire straight forward and revealing... if it's in the recording you will hear it, yet quite neutral. Not bright or clinical. Very nice. Especially for the $$$. I kept it over one costing 4 - 5 times as much.

Luck.
mikey8811 OP
259 posts
 
Hi Blind Jim

I am deciding between Apogee Electronics Wyde-Eye and the Stereovox HDXV2. The Stereovox is double the price.

If I get the Stereovox HDXV2 I will not need an adaptor is that right? I was looking for something more warm. Would either fit the bill?

Where is it cheapest to order online in the US?
mmarvin19
157 posts
 
Hi Mikey.

The Apogee is expensive and the Stereovox is too expensive.

Take a look at Blue Jeans: coax, optical and BNC.

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/digital-audio/index.htm

Mike
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