i want to know how a quality interconnect might improve audio from the S/PDIF output.
i understand how better shielding and transfer methods affect an analog signal, but as a network engineer, i know that most digital signals employ error correction methods at the first layer of communication. a digital signal using error correction with a buffer should be able to tranfer the *exact* same signal via a cheap cable or an expensive one (just like the rest of our daily digital communications). for example, our emails and web downloads come as exact copies because of TCP/IP's standard correction techniques. is there someone that knows digital audio transmission protocols that can comment? does S/PDIF use error correction? if not, i would completely understand the need for a high quality cable. i would also like to hear about anyone's experience with digital cable upgrades. --apologies if there is already a thread on this-- _______________________________ krell kav-400xi integrated amp vienna acoustics 'beethoven' speakers audioquest diamondback interconnects diy acoustic room treatment flac with accuraterip _______________________________ -- gobikey ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gobikey's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3804 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21415 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
