Quote: I was thinking coax/bnc when I typed SPDIF. But yes, you are correct. Thank you, semantics. :)

Quote: If your DAC supports Toslink input, then yes, that would make isolation moot. However, my DAC does not have Toslink input. I would need to add yet another conversion into the transport, which defeats the purpose. Also, I much prefer SPDIF to Toslink for digital transport. I have...

Quote: Correct, though I believe that is why the reviewer used the $200 figure instead of $300 in that specific comparison, since you would do well to additionally spend $80 more on even mediocre cables.   I might also add that I heavily considered Jon Kenny's MK3 JKSPDIF Modified...

Quote: Oh I definitely considered the V-LINK because of the price. How could you not? It is one hell of a deal due to its claims of being a asynchronous device. However, when doing my research, and having already dealt with a similar device (M2Tech HiFace) that was not galvanically...

My current setup:   Toshiba Pro Satellite i5 4gb ram > Foobar2000 for disc archives or Media Player Classic Home Cinema (with Reclock set to bitperfect) for Blu-ray > Halide Bridge USB to S/PDIF RCA > DSM3 High Resolution Digital Monitors.   I posted some of this on a private forum, but...