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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I'm Anthony.
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!)?
Anthony
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What Squeezebox? My Duet Receivers are tight as .... using Stans cables
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Sorry to mention the obvious-why not use the coaxial connector as its supposedly better?
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I'm Anthony.
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
Anthony
Quad ESL57s; Quad Elite pre-amp, mono amps, cd; Arcam T32; Michel Gyro SE (Denon DL-103R cartridge)
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.
Steve & Valerie
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I'm Anthony.
Thanks Steve. The cable was supplied by Beresford so I'll check with them - definitely no clicking into place taking place!
Anthony
Quad ESL57s; Quad Elite pre-amp, mono amps, cd; Arcam T32; Michel Gyro SE (Denon DL-103R cartridge)
+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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