Ds-90 optical cables???

[Lotus 7]

To drive your DS-90s from the Ensemble optical output you need to set the Ensemble [optical out] for S/PDIF (2-channel mode) and then connect a single optical fiber to the right speaker. Then connect the "THRU" digital output (RCA coax jack) to the coaxial digital input on the left speaker. Optical splitters are not used with ADAT or S/PDIF optical outputs.

Be sure to use a RCA cable designed for digital signals, not any old audio cable. Don't forget to set the side assign switches.

To connect to the Ensemble use a standard TOSLINK fiber cable.

I've never tried digital speakers on my Ensemble, but have used its optical output to drive a HHB CDR-800 and that works fine.

It may be interesting to compare your results using the Roland's built-in converters to the very good DACs in the Apogee. Have no idea about the quality of the Roland converters, but the Apogee's are quite good IMHO and I'd be surprised if you notice any improvement over the Apogee analog outputs connected with quality balanced cables..

See attached drawing:

[armold]

Can you share the video on this connection? It will be a little easier to carry out the process.
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[Lotus 7]

Originally Posted by armold

Can you share the video on this connection? It will be a little easier to carry out the process.
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What video?
No video production here, but if you pick up my airfare and a very considerable per diem, I'll be happy to come to your place and connect it for you. That's even easier.

The block diagram drawing says it all.
One TOSLINK fiber, one S/PDIF digital cable , (4) ends.
It's much simpler than a Menage a Trois which most people can manage without a video.

Step by step:

1. Connect a TOSLINK fiber to the Ensemble "Optical Out" port.

2. Connect the other end of the TOSLINK fiber to the Right speaker "Optical In"

3. Connect a RCA/RCA S/PDIF digital cable to the "Thru" Digital Out jack on the Right speaker.

4. Connect the other end of the RCA/RCA S/PDIF cable to the Left monitor "Digital In" jack.

All done.

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