Topic: Toslink cable question

[Chanher]

My setup isn't complete yet so I can't test it but will this cable work for MD > PC transfer? I(with a MD deck w/digital output and optical soundcard of course) It is says the cable is for home theater systems.

http://www.planetminidisc.com/thxi-100fo.html

Now if it does, I have the 8ft. version. Is it worth it to get a shorter cable? I have heard the shorter the better. Also, is it worth it to spend all the money on an expensive monster cable? Thanks in advance!

[pfife]

IF that is the plug that is on both ends of the cord, it should be fine.  

[caymanreview]

i used a cheapy for awhile and then went out and bought a monster cable. so far i really like the monster better

fwiw: you could get a regular toslink cable on ebay from accessoryking for like 5 bucks.... his cables are great. but if your going to throw the extra buck in for the monster cable check ebay too. i bought mine on ebay for less than retail price, and it was new and in the box sealed

[Chanher]

hmmm, so what do you like better about the monster cable?  does it "sound" better?  less problems?  thanks for trhe responses

[Scuba Jeremy]

For optical connections, does it really matter? You're transferring data via light, isn't it like an on / off signal? You either have data, or you do not ... ?

I've been using inexpensive optical cables for a while, no problems. Usually just from SoundPro.