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Optical digital cables?

I'm moving my KEF LS50 Wireless into another room and will have a turntable connected via analog so I'm going to need an optical cable for my Node 2. The two I'm looking at are:
-BlueJeans w/Mitsubishi ESKA fiber
-Lifatek Toslink

I need about 20"-24". I've had very good success with BJ cables before but is the Lifatec worth the $60ish premium for my application?

Thanks for any input.
asahitoro
asahitoro OP
244 posts
 
Thanks everyone,

I'm going to go with the Lifatec. I don't expect any sharp bends outside of the back of the KEFs to the back of the Node 2. I think I'll be fine with 20" but will go 24" for a cushion.
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wtf
307 posts
 
Good choice. I have both the Lifatec and the Blue Jeans cables. Not only does the Lifatec sound better but it will also pass a 24/192 signal, unlike the Blue Jeans which tops out at 24/96. 
asahitoro OP
244 posts
 
I might be overthinking the length I need for the Lifatec. I can get by with 20" but was going to get 24" for a small cushion. Now I’m thinking what if I move things around later, should I get 36"? Any disadvantages in lengths this short? It’s only $10 more to go from 20" to 36" and I’ll have more flexibility placement wise down the road if I change things up.
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
No, there isn't any real difference between 2 feet and 3 feet for optical cable.  The disadvantages for short cable length come into play when we are dealing with digital COAX or USB/HDMI type cables, where the minimum length should always be 5-6 feet.
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