Enter to Win: TOSlink or S/PDIF Cable from Impact Acoustics

[Anagoge]

1. I've never been able to tell a sound difference between the two formats, so I don't have a preference
2. At the moment, I don't use either, and only use HDMI
3. I don't have a preference
4. My equipment has both, in general

 

[BMXTRIX]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?

I typically prefer to use coaxial digital audio. While I have no issues with either, I have some cable runs that are 20+ feet and terminating coax is a lot easier than optical. I also run the digital audio through a matrix switcher and to multiple surround locations. Coaxial easily can be switched via a standard A/V matrix switcher, optical can be damn near impossible to matrix.

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?

Both... But mainly coaxial.

3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?

Neither, as far as I can tell they sound identical.

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?

Most have both, but my PS3 only has Toslink (dammit!)

 

[Guiria]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
Either

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
S/PDIF

3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
I don't know. I have no comparison to use, I've always used S/PDIF

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
My audio equipment(DVD player and receiver) have both

 

[blownrx7]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
S/PDIF
2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
S/PDIF
3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
same really...
4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
both

 

[Bryce_H]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?

1 - TOSlink
2 - Used to be both but migrating to TOSlink
3 - Flip of a coin
4 - Both

 

[808htfan]

Contest Questions:
1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?

1)S/PDIF
2)both
3)I don't know/can't tell
4)both

 

[DMD123]

Contest Questions:
1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?

Answers:
1) S/PDIF - better connection, plug stays put
2) Both
3) S/PDIF - Sounds smoother in my system, more full in midrange and bottom
4) Both

 

[WeAreSurrounded]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?

1) Neither one, having Denon equipment I prefer DenonLink 3 for all digital connections.
2) I use both throughout the system: from CD , DVD1, STB.
For the DVD2 I use DenonLink
3) I can not tell the difference.
4) All components have both, plus my Denon univ.player and Denon receiver
have extra DenonLink 3 connection.

 

[Vanhoecke]

TOSlink, S/PDIF Contest Entry

Contest Questions:
1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
TOSLink

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both? Neither, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.


3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF? Can't say.

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both? Building a HT which will have a Denon 4306 and plan on using a TOSLink.

 

[brucewoodington]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
No preference.

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
Both.

3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
S/PDIF, by a nose.

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
Both.

 

[Fierce Mice]

Contest Questions:
1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF? I prefer TOSlink, as that's what my equipment / wish list equipment uses.
2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both? TOSlink
3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF? I've never had the opportunity to perform a critical listening session to compare the two, but both sound superb.
4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both? TOSlink

 

[dlrepp]

I use captstarsnstripe's glass toslink on both my digital connections. I had heard that glass was better than the plastic ones so I thought I'd give it a try. I was just using an rca video cable not a "real" digital cable. I noticed a significant improvement in hearing a clearer dialogue from the center speaker. I've never tried any other digital cable but am open to alternatives.

 

[wingzz]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
TOSLink

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
TOSLink

3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
Both sound the same

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
My equipment has both types

 

[Ryan8886]

Impact Acoustics wants you to win!

Impact Acoustics is giving away a SonicWave TOSlink Interconnect (1m, 2m or 3m) OR SonicWave S/PDIF Interconnect (3ft, 6ft or 12ft) – winner’s choice to three (3) eligible forum members. This prize is valued at up to $98.99!

To be eligible to win, you must: 1) Be a registered Audioholics forum member, 2) Have USA Residence 3) Answer the following questions in this contest thread.

Contest Questions:
1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?

Note this contest ends on January 31st, 2007. Winners will be drawn shortly thereafter.

Have fun and good luck!

1)I prefer TOSlink....easier to manipulate behind the receiver.
2) I use both types with my system.
3) I can't notice any difference between the two.
4) My receiver accepts both types. I run S/PDIF from my DVD player and TOSlink from my sat box.

 

[yettitheman]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
S/PDIF. More secure, robust, and the bandwith specifications listed for multichannel/stereo digital processing isn't typically an issue at all.

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
Both. I use S/PDIF on my DVD Player, TOSlink on my PS2, and my Pioneer Elite PD-65 uses both, although it's more A/B comparison right now.

3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
Honestly, S/PDIF sounds better to me. There seems to be less compression, more expansive soundstaging, and overall less grainyness.

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
My DVD player has S/PDIF only, my PD-65 has TOSlink and S/PDIF as well as analog output, my SACD player uses analog and TOSlink (I use only analog Multichannel), the PS2 uses TOSlink, and that's about it

 

[jasoneuc]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
S/PDIF (only because the connection is more secure)

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
Both.

3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
No difference.

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
Rotel receiver - 2 of each inputs. Integra DVD player - both outputs. HTPC - S/PDIF output

 

[kruzmisl]

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1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?[/I]

1. S/PDIF. Haven't tried TOSlink, but have the capability to do so.
2. HDMI when used in my home theatre. Easy to connect especially through walls. Only issue is still using a Yamaha 2600 as home base with an Adelphia/motorola cable box. So I use S/PDIF for the sound and Composit.
3. Have not tried TOSlink.
4. Both

 

[nhpm510]

Impact Acoustics is giving away a SonicWave TOSlink Interconnect (1m, 2m or 3m) OR SonicWave S/PDIF Interconnect (3ft, 6ft or 12ft) – winner’s choice to three (3) eligible forum members. This prize is valued at up to $98.99!

To be eligible to win, you must: 1) Be a registered Audioholics forum member, 2) Have USA Residence 3) Answer the following questions in this contest thread.

Contest Questions:
1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
TOSlink

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
Both

3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF?
Sound same to me!

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both?
Both

 

[mlbillow]

1) What type of digital connection do you prefer? TOSlink or S/PDIF? Doesn't really make much difference to me. I have used more TOSlink in the past.

2) What is the connection type you use with your system? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both? Both

3) Which connection sounds the best? TOSlink or S/PDIF? I don't think it really makes much difference.

4) What types of connection does your audio equipment have? TOSlink, S/PDIF or both? Both

 

[Nestor]

1. S/PDIF (Toslink not always mechanically secure)
2. both
3. Can't tell
4. both