SPDIF coax vs USB for DC-1?

jumper
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SPDIF coax vs USB for DC-1? Dec 29, 2014 21:46:25 GMT -5

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Post by jumper on Dec 29, 2014 21:46:25 GMT -5

My speakers aren't in yet so I can't test for myself, but I'm wondering if there is a theoretical benefit between digital coax vs USB connection between the DC-1 and an Oppo BDP-103 (Oppo as being used as a transport). I'd like to set the rest of my system up and get the proper length cables, I'm just not sure if there is a preference between the coax SPDIF connection and USB.

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SPDIF coax vs USB for DC-1? Dec 29, 2014 22:44:43 GMT -5

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Post by garbulky on Dec 29, 2014 22:44:43 GMT -5

I wasn;t aware that the oppo outputted via usb

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knucklehead Emo VIPs ♫♫♫ is life Posts: 5,395	SPDIF coax vs USB for DC-1? Dec 29, 2014 22:48:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by knucklehead on Dec 29, 2014 22:48:51 GMT -5 Dec 29, 2014 22:44:43 GMT -5 garbulky said: I wasn;t aware that the oppo outputted via usb It doesn't. There are 3 USB ports and each is labeled 'input'. Digital outputs are HDMI, optical, and coax.
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jumper Minor Hero Posts: 53	SPDIF coax vs USB for DC-1? Dec 29, 2014 23:35:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jumper on Dec 29, 2014 23:35:33 GMT -5 Well there you go, lol... coax it is!
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