First suggestion would be to try a digital cable that is 1.5m long (assuming yours is currently shorter than that).
Second suggestion would be to find a used Sony S7700 or S7000...usually can be found on eBay for $150-$200 and are excellent as transports...
Second suggestion would be to find a used Sony S7700 or S7000...usually can be found on eBay for $150-$200 and are excellent as transports...