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Old December 2nd 03, 11:50 PM posted to uk.rec.audio
Ian Molton
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Default Co-ax SPDIF digital out

On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 22:46:23 +0000 (UTC)
(Stewart Pinkerton) wrote:

We are not talking about a transport/DAC situation an SPDIF
connection. SPDIF has *no* error detection and correction so bits
*will* be dropped.


Clearly, you are not aware that the connection between a CD transport
and a DAC *is* a S/PDIF link. Please learn the basics. Bits will *not*
be dropped in a typical domestic situation.


no, actually hes right, its a one-way connection, no feedback - bits
WILL be dropped by it.

I doubt anyone will actually care about the likelyhood though...

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