Jim H writes:

more from the 'BWGames school' of uk.rec.audio-ism:

Does this transmit over standard phono cable or need a special type?

Only if you belive the exotic cable salesmen!
Any normal phono lead should be fine, the quality of the cable for digital
can be lower even than for analogue.

Better to use a 75 ohm cable, for instance RG-59 or television cables
(better small diameter like I401).
Using a normal audio cable could not work in some circumtances.
(and I pay I401 0.50 eur/m at the hardware store).

Mike