How do you know when to use ANALOG vs DIGITAL?


I'm struggling to understand what type of interconnect I would use between my pre-amp and my amp? Is it an analog signal?

I'm assuming that I would use a digital going from my source (DVD/CD) to my pre-amp?

Just a little confused? Thank you for the help.
vman71
Sean;A guy whom would ask such a question doesn't understand much of what you say. It reminds me of asking someone what time it is; and they tell you how to make a clock.---You need to 'dumb-down' your response. To be more to the point; in terms 'he' might understand.
Sean, your posts are great the way they are. If someone can't follow, they can always go to the next post......
George probably does have a point though Jeff. I was always taught that you can't use a form of the word when trying to define the word itself. As such, my explanation using the very terms that were asked about may have only confused someone with reduced background on the subject. If that is the case, i would hope that they would ask for further clarification / help. There are those on Agon that are always willing to lend a hand, no matter how silly or simple someone else thinks it is. As such, it is better to ask for further assistance than to remain completely in the dark on the subject. Hopefully, that's not the case here, but we may never know unless Vman responds. Sean
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Why is "analog" spelled funny sometimes?

Are these different cables than regular old analog/digital cables?

Are the ones with the added "ue" better, or just "funny"?

There are a couple other "funny" spelled words used round here, but I can't think of em right now.

Let me know if I think of em.