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    The Squeezebox optical output socket is a cause for concern. The toslink cable (TC-3618) I bought from Beresford falls out if I so much as breathe on it. Are there any tips for securing it better (yes, I have removed the protective covers!)?
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    What Squeezebox? My Duet Receivers are tight as .... using Stans cables
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyMA View Post
    The Squeezebox optical output socket is a cause for concern. The toslink cable (TC-3618) I bought from Beresford falls out if I so much as breathe on it. Are there any tips for securing it better (yes, I have removed the protective covers!)?
    it's not a mini toslink is it ?
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    Sorry to mention the obvious-why not use the coaxial connector as its supposedly better?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Covenant View Post
    Sorry to mention the obvious-why not use the coaxial connector as its supposedly better?
    I'm only following the maufacturer's recommendation. The cable is http://www.beresford.me/PP/TOSLINK_CABLE_XQ_.html. BTW, it's a Squeezebox Touch
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyMA View Post
    I'm only following the maufacturer's recommendation. The cable is http://www.beresford.me/PP/TOSLINK_CABLE_XQ_.html. BTW, it's a Squeezebox Touch
    Hi Anthony

    I experienced a problem with this when I bought an end-of-line cable from Mark Grant. The connector design was different and it just wouldn't "click" into place and lock. I returned it and purchased the current model, which locks perfectly.

    Incidently, I have found the optical feed to be slightly superior - a little smoother, more analogue but with no less detail. I have excellent cables for both.
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    Thanks Steve. The cable was supplied by Beresford so I'll check with them - definitely no clicking into place taking place!
    Anthony
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    Quote Originally Posted by Covenant View Post
    Sorry to mention the obvious-why not use the coaxial connector as its supposedly better?
    +1

    It certainly is on my SB receivers, I use a Belkin pureAV white coax.

    I tried a little experiment...I had a little paranoid thought in my head about 'Galvanic Interference' (as the SBs are mini computers) and optical providing better isolation...etc.

    So I got a Belkin pureAV multi strand toslink cable in order to test out the theory, and the answer is it's bollocks. However it does 'click' into place FYI

    The coax link is much better, particularly the sound stage and imaging, and the comparison was done with and without the coax still connected.

    So I'm reassured that the coax is the way to go...anyone want a nice Belkin Toslink cable
    Cheers, Will

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyMA View Post
    definitely no clicking into place taking place!
    I have to own up here. I wasn't pushing hard enough! Because I haven't used one of these cables before, I was a bit reluctant to push too hard. But if you give it some welly (into the SB Touch), then it clicks
    Anthony
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyMA View Post
    I have to own up here. I wasn't pushing hard enough! Because I haven't used one of these cables before, I was a bit reluctant to push too hard. But if you give it some welly (into the SB Touch), then it clicks
    Nice honesty mate...we've all done it
    Cheers, Will

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