Question : Do new dvd player still use fiber optic cable?
my last two dvd players used fiber optic cable that connected to my surround sound system,which by the way is not the newest system but still work fine.

well i need a new dvd player and i have trouble finding a new one that has fiber optic cables. so i was wondering do they even do that anymore?
fiber optic cable

Best answer:

Answer by TV guy
If your AV receiver has coax input, use it. S/pdif is a digital signal. It does not matter much whether it is coax or optical. The distance is too short and the bits either go or not go!