I wanted to get some opinions on which provides better sound, coax or optical cables. Is there a benefit to using one over the other? Is there a brand/model you recommend?
Given that the contrasts between cable types has been addressed, and that you currently own only a 105D, the question becomes: Are you considering the purchase of a DAC and for what reason?
Both can be good option and as advised by ahendler if you are choosing optical buy glass and not fiber,If you are buying Coax buy a professional cable and not the cheap stock ones.
I am open for other options but I previously had a Exogal DAC between the Oppo 105D and the integrated and it was outstanding. Had to sell it to raise some money but I am planning to do something in the next few months. Just raising money and researching....
When you had the Exogal did you use coax or optical. Did you keep the cable when you got rid of the dac. Then use that cable firstt if you get a new dac Alan
If OP intends to add a DAC with 105D, he should use USB not coax or optical because 105D can handle native DSD only via the digital USB input on the rear of the unit(not the USB input on the front!). When I did so, I found an improvement also adding Schiit Wyrd, or iFi USB filter unit. If you don't care about DSD, then ignore my suggestion. Cheers, Spencer
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