Ok, so my JB3 is on the way. I figure in the meantime I can buy the cables I will need. I have been convinced that digital is much better than analog so on to step 2. Here is what I have been told I will need to do a digital patch. (Also, no mics or anything here, will only be doing straight SBD patches).
1. Hosa s/pdif converter (bit perfect, and the best choice for the jb3)
2. a cheap coax cable
3. a cheap toslink cable
vs
1. digital audio coax cable
2. coax > optical converter
3. TOSlink > mini optical cable
Now, being the complete n00b that I am, these could very well be identicle lists with different terms and I have failed to realize that. But something tells me they are not. I need someone to treat me like a baby and tell me exactly what I need. Also they should spank me if I get the wrong thing.
Thanks for all the help guys.