What is the benefit of optical bypass?

[blearyeyes]

While going through all of my pedal supplies, I found about 20 Opto-Tron boards from 1776. I have all the optical chips (H11F1).

My question is this:  What is the benefit over regular bypass switch?

[jimilee]

It's clickless and full of cool points. It is more expensive and has more parts, though.


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[gordo]

I've only used it a few times but was quiet.

[GrindCustoms]

The main use for me was in effects that have an inherent pop when using mechanical bypass and a PDR won't tame it.