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Is there much of a sound difference between digital optical audio (TOSLINK) and 3.5mm?
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Is there much of a sound difference between digital optical audio (TOSLINK) and 3. 5mm?
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Jan 30, 2020
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Yes. To me it's like comparing bluetooth to direct audio.
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Jan 30, 2020
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I’ve got a Bose soundbar that only takes 1 of each so was debating if to buy an optical switch or not
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just depends on quality of sound to you. Optical is considered lossless audio. You can get a decent cable at a reasonable price ($10-15) on Amazon.
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Jan 31, 2020
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reaching here, so please don’t be offended. You are using a sound bar and don’t already have an amp that’ll handle input switching. You aren’t an audiophile. You won’t be able to tell the difference. Run whatever works.
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Jan 30, 2020
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Hell Yeah. One's digital, the other analog.
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so I’m best running 2 optical and a switch if my sound bar only takes 1 optical?
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It all depends on the source of the signal and if it's worth it. If you don't know the difference between the two, chances are you won't care or notice the difference in sound quality. So do what's easier.
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Jan 31, 2020
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Depends on which device has the best DAC Quite a few places I'll use line rather than digital & if using digital I try to keep to coax, yes there's also a difference between digital signals
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Jan 31, 2020
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Not to this guy.
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