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Suggestions for toslink cable?

I'm connecting my Sony cdp changer via toslink to an external Adcom dac. (Yes, I know that source arrangement is suspect and lacks audiophile class, but its the best I can do right now - I have a bar exam to pass and a law office to start up first - I'll get a 'proper' cdp when I have the $$.) The Sony only has a toslink digital out. Does anyone have any strong feelings on a proper cable? Seems there are quite a few of them out there ranging in price from $5 on ebay to over $100 in the stores. No sense in overkill, but I'd hate to ruin the addition of the external dac with a lousy cable. Thanks for your help.
webnick
webnick OP
21 posts
 
Thanks, Misskuma. Any particular brand or model?
jeffcott
143 posts
 
The Sound Professionals Glass Toslink cable has received pleasant reviews on Audio Asylum, and occasionally show up for sale on AG and are snapped up immediately. Their website is:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=home

If you wish, do a search on AA for a review of the cable written by Todd Krieger
misskuma
75 posts
 
The one I have listened to was Wireworld SuperNova III.
reubent
6,973 posts
 
OK guys, I'm gonna let you in on a secret.

The Wireworld and the Sound Professionals cables are the ones that get all the press at AudioAsylum. There is a review of both as mentioned in a previous post.

However, there is a guy on e-Bay that sells the same cable as the sound proefessional one, but sells 1.5M for $29.95 instead of $59.95. According to the AA review, the cable is a steal at full retail. For $30, it might be just the ticket. Check it out.

Enjoy,

TIC
danvetc
527 posts
 
Hello,

I have used 3 different toslink cables between my DVD player and Bel Canto DAC, and I did not notice a difference...they all sounded fine. They ranged in price from $25 to $150. The Acoustic Research is the cheaper one, and I don't think you would go wrong with it.

Good luck,

Charlie
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