Just a thought here but,,,,,,xlr adapters?

My OPPO UDP205 used as a DAC has XLR output sockets. the rca outputs are currently being used.

My Revox B-77 has RCA inputs and outputs.

My pre-amp Audio Research SP-9 MK III, RCA inputs

Recording speed, 7 1/2 ips. 10 inch reels.

I was thinking of XLR adapters for the Revox's input / output to help with tape noise not so much from the dac but to the pre amp.

Any thoughts? suggestions? constructive criticisms?

joes4402-27-2022 8:20pm

fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,635 posts 02-27-2022 at 08:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I do that in reverse, pro deck. No idea what you are thinking about tape noise. You can’t increase the 65 db @15 ips without a compander.
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,733 posts 02-27-2022 at 08:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’ve been told by @bigkidz who designs high-end DACs that you’re better off using AES/EBU (the digital version of XLR) converters than using just RCA connectors. Could be wrong, so hopefully he’ll chime in here.
noske Details Discussions Posts This discussion 783 posts 02-28-2022 at 07:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete RCA are the limiting feature. You may add XLR adaptors if you like, but nothing will change. In fact, and I’m happy to be corrected, the XLR may actually have to do extra work to deal with the single ended signal. I try to keep things simple. I don’t pretend to understand your description of the setup very well, so what I said is a general statement.