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edmann · 2nd March 2004

here we ago again..... (btw I am learning about this too)

according to digi-master Bob Katz - the jitter problem with litepipe occurs inside the box - at the point where the digital signals are converted to optical - -meaning that litepipe itself is doomed to less-than-accurate functionality. As I recall BK also indicated that the cable itself has no effect on jitter

To a lesser degree (I think...) the same goes for AES, as XLR connectors are not 110 ohms (i.e. wrong impedance)

S/PDIF would appear to hold more promise, as 75 ohm RCA connectors do exist....

BK speaks of the ideal digital transfer system, which is coaxial BNC based, using parts that are impedance matched, etc - this I assume to be a custom-made solution including physically modifying existing hardware

Bob Katz's site:

http://www.digido.com

2nd March 2004	#11
edmann Gear addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 444	here we ago again..... (btw I am learning about this too) according to digi-master Bob Katz - the jitter problem with litepipe occurs inside the box - at the point where the digital signals are converted to optical - -meaning that litepipe itself is doomed to less-than-accurate functionality. As I recall BK also indicated that the cable itself has no effect on jitter To a lesser degree (I think...) the same goes for AES, as XLR connectors are not 110 ohms (i.e. wrong impedance) S/PDIF would appear to hold more promise, as 75 ohm RCA connectors do exist.... BK speaks of the ideal digital transfer system, which is coaxial BNC based, using parts that are impedance matched, etc - this I assume to be a custom-made solution including physically modifying existing hardware Bob Katz's site: http://www.digido.com