[kseyedoc]

I am installing my home theater computer and want to run optical from the output at the computer about 40 feet to the amplifier. is this to long a run? can i get the cable and terminate the ends myself? I have a source for cable by the large spool but dont know about terminating. is this somthing that is cost prohibitive? what is the best source for long optical cables?


thanks


Nasty

 

[Bill Lummus]

I would be very surprised if you could get a signal lock over toslink at 11m. I think the max length in the toslink spec is 10m, and I doubt many systems will accomplish that.


I don't know of any way to home-brew fiber optic cables.


If you're going to give it a try, be sure to get a glass fiber cable. That will be your best bet to go that distance.


It will probably be cheaper to get another computer!