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[styxx10]

Hi,
Hoping to get some advise , I at present have a Samsung Smart TV with the Audio for both Movies and Music through a Yamaha RX-A1000
These are all networked to the PC which contains both Music & Movies. At present I feed the signal though the Cat 5 Connection.
I have recently upgraded my PC which will now allow me connectivity direct to the Amp via both HDMI or Toslink Cable .
The issue is the distance is from another room of approx 20 - 25 foot if I can feed the cables under the floor.
The question is which I would be better of using, and even if indeed I can use a Cable of that length ? without the signal degrading.
I want to be able to stream Flac,DTS Blu Ray Rips, MKV etc

[jmone]

Go with HDMI as it supports many more audio formats (eg toslink does not support 5.1 PCM, DTS-HD, TrueHD)

Length is no issue with the right cable.  We installed a 20m HDMI cable in one installation and there have been no problems.

With better quality construction and materials, including 24 AWG (0.205 mm˛) conductors, an HDMI cable can reach lengths of up to 15 meters (49 ft)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Cables

[styxx10]

Thanks Jmone for your advise,
It is something I have thought about, seems to be that using my existing setup I struggle with so many formats trying to get the
best possible Audio. I guess we are spoilt for choices. Once I get this done I can put my time to stressing over the next issue.Sure
that there is another one just round the corner waiting to become my next problem.