Which is better? AES/EBU or coaxial?

There will always be those who will argue one way or another... but, generally speaking, balanced (AES/EBU) will, more often than not, sound better.

AES/EBU will almost always sound better with the highest end equipment. but remember, if you have a AES/EBU port, you must certainly have coax, too. buy them both and sell that which disappoints.

Depends on your taste. AES/EBU = dynamic, and coaxial = romantic.

I've tried both and marginally prefer Cardas AES/EBU over Cardas Lightning coaxial. I think there is as much variation within cable type than there is between cable type. Cheers. Craig

SweetJesusGoodGodAlmighty, Craig. while you are probably right, well, here we go again.......