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In Reply to: digital optical for c.d. posted by troop on June 18, 1999 at 16:44:43:
The only way that you may get an improvement using the optical cable is if the receiver converts the analog signal from the CD in to digital, again, and back to analog. It is a toss-up. Look around, I heard you can find cheaper optical cables than $40.
I don't know what the newer DVD players would have over the current ones. There are some without the lip sink problems. I think the next generation may have progressive scan out but your TV must have the line doubling capability.
> The only way that you may get an improvement using the optical cable is if the receiver converts the analog signal from the CD in to digital, again, and back to analog. It is a toss-up.Actually, he could also get better sound if the DACs & analog output stage in the receiver are superior to what he has in his CD player. To answer this question, someone would have to know what CD player & receiver you have and have actually heard the combination.
I'd suggest that you try to find a retailer that will either let you borrow a cable for a day or take it back if you don't like it. Then you can try it yourself without any permanent investment.
The only problem with your recommendation is that he needs to do a controlled test with levels matched, as the two signals will surely be at different levels. He will also be biased in the sighted test.
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