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"Bondster!" wrote:
> Hi miniDisc enthusiasts,
> I need a solution to a current problem and I am hoping someone out there can
> help. I am running a rather long fiber optic cable (about 30 ft) from my
> computer's sound card (with optical output) to my MD Deck. However, the MD
> Deck doesn't pick up on the signal because of degradation.
>
> Does anyone know if there exists an optical signal booster?? If so, who
> sells it? If not, I am also an electronics hobbyist and would love to put
> one together--anyone know where I can get plans for a do-it-yourself kit?
>
> Check with Len Moskowitz at Core Sound (he pops up on the list from time to
> time). But I don't think that you can do it. I think the maximum length is
> about 16 ft.
You either have to run coax if the units have coax out also, or you would have
to convert the optical to coax and then back to optical again. A sound card
with coax out would probably be less than it would cost for the 2 converters and
3 cables that you would need.
Larry
>
>
> Bondster!
>
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