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Toslink cable that isn't prone to jitter, possible?

Hi All,

I posted this in cable forum as well. So I have an ancient Pioneer PD-F908 cd carousel. I just recently added the Schiit Bifrost 2 as my DAC, WOW! What a difference! However I tend to get some jitter now and then which from what I understand is normal when using Toslink (Coax is not an option with this cd player). I have read that the DH Labs Glass Master Toslink or the Lifatec Premium Silflex would be the way to go. I am currently using the Voodoo Lightwave Fiber Optic. This is my first DAC and also the first time I've gone Toslink. Again what the Bifrost has done is incredible, I am just hoping to eliminate the occasional jitter and heard these 2 cables may do it...Switching the cd player is not an option. I need a carousel and love this unit!

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
kingbr
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lowrider57
5,417 posts
 
+1 @chayro .
Not jitter. Jitter would cause harshness to your music or a "glare" type of effect where it lacks a smooth presentation.


kingbr OP
346 posts
 
So I just spoke with John at The Cable Co. He said the exact same thing, "you cannot hear jitter", but if you're getting interruptions in your music it is most likely the Toslink cable". I'm going to send the Voodoo Toslink back to them and I just ordered the Lifatec Premium Silflex - which would seem to be an upgrade regardless...
erik_squires
16,212 posts
 
If you hear it come and go it's more likely to be a power supply issue.  Especially PC/Mac.
kingbr OP
346 posts
 
Thanks for replying, I am not using PC/Mac. I have toslink from cd player to Bifrost, then XLR's from Bifrost to my pre/pro...
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lowrider57
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If the CDP plays ok using only analogue outputs, then the digital output is not up to the task. It's an old unit.

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