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Old February 8th 04, 03:34 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Arny Krueger
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Default Q: How long can I run a digital line?

"Nutter" 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.

Is this way out or is this possible?

Thanks

J

First off, use Coax.
Second, any old piece of crap phono leed will do. As for length I'm
guessing 6m will not be a problem as the signal is digital. If you can
hear a sound with no skips or breaks, then the cable is working
perfectly.


Obviously, someone never had an audio system complex enough to have a ground
loop.