Appropriate coaxial cables?

[Tj Bassi]

When connecting together components using coaxial digital connections, must the cable used be specific for this application? I have a few short runs up to my preamp to make (less than two feet) from digital sources and have some quality RCA interconnect cables lying around, was wondering if these would suffice or should I purchase new 'digital coax' cables?

And speaking of digital cables, someone mentioned to me that coaxial connections are superior to optical (Toslink)....is this true? I have the option to use either in my new setup.

Thanks in advance,
Tj

 

[Rich]

You need to buy digital coaxial cables. Regular RCA analog interconnects will not work properly.

There are lots of arguments about which is better, coax or optical. I personally think the coax is better, but I have seen many arguments both ways.

 

[Tj Bassi]

Thank you. Figured it was worth the ask.

Tj