Toslink/optical cable recommendations

I also use the Unique glass toslink cable that Kijanki recommends in my HT system. To me it was a big improvement over the premium plastic toslink from Monoprice. Very good quality that won't break the bank.

3rds on the Unique glass Toslink.  Learned about it on A'gon a couple years ago in another thread.  Also available from Amazon. $27 (includes $6 shipping) for a 6 foot length.

http://www.amazon.com/Toslink-Glass-Digital-Audio-Highest/dp/B0017YUN3C/ref=pd_bxgy_23_2?ie=UTF8&...

Supplier info (Unique Products On-line) from the Amazon site:
The clearest and cleanest possible signal is transferred through the 280 individual stands of glass. Unlike most consumer grade optical cable that use plastic fiber optics, this cable uses real glass fiber optics and mirror polished ends for the highest possible quality data transmission. Glass fiber optic transmission allows amazing clarity reproduction, ultra spatial effects and dynamic impact. It’s ideal for use with DVD, DVD Audio, SACD, CD, D-VHS, game console, Dolby Digital and DTS professional audio applications. Sophisticated mirror polishing techniques are employed to make the clearest end possible resulting in less error and maximum signal transfer. 24K gold plated collet provides rigidity and maintains cable fiber placement. Precision-machined connector housing corrects for common tolerance errors within optical jacks. 6 mm, soft-flexible PVC jacket protects the delicate fiber core. Features: Precision molded plug and durable 24k gold plated plug ends Constructed from 280 individual strands of glass for maximum flexibility Bend radius is only 50 mm (about 2 inches) This cables ensures the least signal loss and least jitter possible Allows highest resolution digital audio transmission Widest bandwidth transmission and frequency response Tuned spectral attenuation for optimum signal admittance and low loss Precision polished TOSLINK core end for wider bandwidth with lower insertion loss Multi-shielding protection from damage and interference Glass Toslink Cables are new, in factory sealed poly bag

Ghost, for $27 I think that sounds like a great deal.  I can’t help but think that a high grade glass fiber cable would transmit better than a polymer one.  The fracturing issue is another thing. Always tradeoffs.

Hi Mesch...a price of only $27 should definitely allow some experimentation to compare sound quality.  Plus, it's through Amazon so returns are pretty painless.  A 2" bend radius seems pretty tight to me, way more stress than I've put on mine (I think!).  Don't know what the OP needs routing-wise.  I'll just point out for the record that kijanki & Jedi were the ones to re-introduce this Unique glass fiber option here.  Not sure who in that thread from a couple of years ago "discovered" it...wasn't me.    

I currently have a cheap $7.99 cable from Amazon that I use:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CANMCM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpag...

I decided - what the heck - let’s go all out and purchase an expensive cable to see if anything improves. Just placed an order for the Lifatec Silflex for $76. ($76 is really going all out for me, for a toslink cable...)

I plan to do some blind testing with my wife’s help. Let’s see if I can tell any improvement.

Going to be running the cables between a Peachtree Nova 220SE and a Bluesound Node. The amp will be driving a pair of B&W CM9S2 speakers. Between the amp and the speakers, I'm running a pair of Signalcable Classics, at $110 a pair.