Toslink/optical cable recommendations

As a point of information, the glass cable Kijanki referred to, that has a specified minimum bend radius of "only 50 mm (about 2 inches)," is described as being "constructed from 280 individual strands of glass for maximum flexibility," which is only about 17% fewer than the 338 strands used in your Wireworld cable (for which no specification of minimum bend radius is provided).

Thank you for the clarification of your previous response. Regards,
-- Al

I can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t appreciate that a glass anything might be more likely to fracture than a polymer one. Although ‘anything’ does open up the possibilities.

I also use the Unique glass toslink cable that Kijanki recommends in my HT system. To me it was a big improvement over the premium plastic toslink from Monoprice. Very good quality that won't break the bank.

3rds on the Unique glass Toslink.  Learned about it on A'gon a couple years ago in another thread.  Also available from Amazon. $27 (includes $6 shipping) for a 6 foot length.

http://www.amazon.com/Toslink-Glass-Digital-Audio-Highest/dp/B0017YUN3C/ref=pd_bxgy_23_2?ie=UTF8&...

Supplier info (Unique Products On-line) from the Amazon site:
The clearest and cleanest possible signal is transferred through the 280 individual stands of glass. Unlike most consumer grade optical cable that use plastic fiber optics, this cable uses real glass fiber optics and mirror polished ends for the highest possible quality data transmission. Glass fiber optic transmission allows amazing clarity reproduction, ultra spatial effects and dynamic impact. It’s ideal for use with DVD, DVD Audio, SACD, CD, D-VHS, game console, Dolby Digital and DTS professional audio applications. Sophisticated mirror polishing techniques are employed to make the clearest end possible resulting in less error and maximum signal transfer. 24K gold plated collet provides rigidity and maintains cable fiber placement. Precision-machined connector housing corrects for common tolerance errors within optical jacks. 6 mm, soft-flexible PVC jacket protects the delicate fiber core. Features: Precision molded plug and durable 24k gold plated plug ends Constructed from 280 individual strands of glass for maximum flexibility Bend radius is only 50 mm (about 2 inches) This cables ensures the least signal loss and least jitter possible Allows highest resolution digital audio transmission Widest bandwidth transmission and frequency response Tuned spectral attenuation for optimum signal admittance and low loss Precision polished TOSLINK core end for wider bandwidth with lower insertion loss Multi-shielding protection from damage and interference Glass Toslink Cables are new, in factory sealed poly bag