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Old February 8th 04, 03:33 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Arny Krueger
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Default Q: How long can I run a digital line?

"TCS" wrote in message

On Fri, 6 Feb 2004 13:06:49 +0000 (UTC), Jay wrote:
hello.


I'd like to run a digital out from my DVD player to a DAC. How long
can this cable be? I can use a coaxial or an optical. I was hoping
it could run six metres.


No problem. I've run 30' feet using rg58 with perfect results.


Ironically, that's the wrong impedance stuff. RG59 is the *proper* stuff for
digital audio. I don't doubt that the 58 worked fine at that length.