[Leica] OT: Audiophile Question

[scheng at aotera.org (Spencer Cheng)]

For digital source such as CD player or digital TV signals, use a  
TosLink cable which keeps it digital into the (pre-)amp. No  
interference issues. No shielding or ground issues are likely.

Especially with TosLink cables, Monster Cable would be a waste of  
money. It's a hunk of passive fibre optic cable with a simple  
connector at both end. It would postpone the conversion to the analog  
domain as far as possible. Available at my local PC shop for $5-$10.

For vinyl or pre-amp to power amp where it is analog, the sky is the  
limit as long as one can hear the difference in a double blind  
test.... :)

Regards,
Spencer

On Jan 15, 2009, at 11:10, Leonard Taupier wrote:

> Actually the discussion is about interconnects. While Romex may be  
> fine for speaker wire I wouldn't use it between a CD player and  
> preamp. Or a preamp and power amp.
>
> Len
>