I have an Audioquest Optilink 1 that connect my streamer to the Rega DAC.It is an older one, from 2006 I guess.I wonder if is still actual, or if the technology behind optical cables is much better now, and if I need an actual cable...
I have an Audioquest Optilink 1 that connect my streamer to the Rega DAC.It is an older one, from 2006 I guess.I wonder if is still actual, or if the technology behind optical cables is much better now, and if I need an actual cable...
Glass fibre optical links are much better than plastic ones; have a look around and try one. I use a QED Reference Quartz and it's it exceptional - far better than the Chord I used previously.
Ben Duncan mains conditioner
2022 MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro 10/16/16/16
Samsung QE75Q90T 75" QLED TV
XMOS DSD Async USB to Coax converter
RME Audio ADI-2 FS (AK4493) DAC
Chord Clearway XLR interconnects
Audioquest Crimson USB interconnect
QED Quartz Reference optical interconnect
Edifier S3000 Pro active speakers
Atacama SE24 stands
That's what I use mine for - Netflix, Prime and YT Music.
Last edited by Pieoftheday; 06-03-2021 at 15:25.
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