Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

on 1/28/04 12:45 AM, epoq wrote:

>> This makes me think there is a special SPDIF cable
>> that is shielded. I think I read somewhere that this
>> is what makes a SPDIF cable.

> I thought this too but then i bought a special gold
> plated digital cable at some ridiculous price and it
> made no difference over a good quality RCA :) I think
> there is a genuine issue with signal strength coming
> out of the MP7.

there is a special requirement for S/PDIF on coax cable!

the cable itself needs to be rated for 75‡ capacitance,
the same as video-grade cable.

I have used the S/PDIF jack on my XL-7 with no problems
whatsoever.


cheers,
aeon