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How to choose a good fiber optic cable??

Does anyone have a handle on the science of what factors determine a good fiber optic cable for audio? I'd like to make use of both digital inputs on the Dlink III and recognize that the fiber input has more jitter than coax. What would the checklist of features be to get the best possible outcome out of a fiber optic interconnect purchase?
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tom6897
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Glad you asked:

I have personally used this cable and it came highly recommended from a prominent audio reviewer as well. It replaced a $500.00 "whoop-de-do" type of cable.It is polished glass not plastic!

Do not be dissuaded by the price. This cable is used in famous branded cables which sell for $$$$.

http://www.uniqueproductsonline.com/3ftgltodiauc.html

The 6' cable if needed is $19.00
realremo
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I read this link from another A'gon'r long ago, and I found it to be massively informative and really interesting. I re-post it here because I think it will help:
http://www.audioholics.com/education/cables/toslink-interconnect-history-basics
realremo
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And WOW that is the best price I have seen on a glass cable EVER!
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