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1.0 or 1.5 m digital interconnect, does it matter?

Hi folks, in theory 1.5 m length for S/PDIF should be better than shorter lengths. But in real live does it matter much if the cable length is 1.5 m instead of 1.0 m? I mean, does one hear clear sonic differences between the two lengths? Does one for example hear a grittier sound with the 1.0 m compared to the 1.5 m cable?

Chris
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pawlowski6132
572 posts
 
From my experiences, I would say that if you really need 1.5m of cable and you attempt to use a 1.0m cable, you will notice a severe degradation in sound.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Someone wrote an artical saying that 1.5m of cable sounded better than 1m...something about reflections or some sort of crap?...I don't hear any difference?

I do see that he sells 1m digital cables at his web site?...I would not sell them if I thought they would degrade someones system...maybe he warns them first though?

Dave
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Dave you might have missed the humor here. If a user needs 1.5M of cable, 1.0M will physically not reach hence the "severe degradation".

I think.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Thanks Audiofeil

I didn't read Pawlowski6132's post (more of a quick skim)...I do agree with him though....:D

Dave
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