What is the best audio cable?
HDMI will give you the best fidelity with the latest audio formats in a compatible receiver. Optical and coaxial digital cables are close behind in quality. Q: Does it matter whether I buy cheap or high-end cables? A: A poor-quality cable can degrade video and audio signals. Quality cables have purer wires, more resilient construction, and better shielding against interference. Q: Why are some cable connectors plated in gold? A: Gold doesn’t corrode as quickly as most other metals, so a cable with gold-plated connectors should maintain its signal-carrying efficiency better than ordinary cables. DACs (digital-to-analog converters) Q: How do I know if I need a DAC for my HDTV? A: If your HDTV doesn’t have a built-in digital TV tuner (also called an ATSC [Advanced Television Systems Committee] tuner), you’ll need a DAC to receive digital broadcasts. Q: What’s the advantage of an HDTV with a built-in digital tuner vs. renting or purchasing a DAC? A: You can receive digital signals without
