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Need RCA to XLR adaptor for digital cable.Help

Hi
My CD player has a RCA digital output but my CD recorder (Fostex)has only XLR digital input.I see some adaptors on the net but they all mention either phono or preamp applications.I am looking for the one suited for digital which i can also permanently plug into my CD recorder.Any links would be greatly appreciated.
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jimmywho
20 posts
 
Look on Benchmark's website, Canare makes a converter that will match the impedance, costs like $30.
audiogalore
70 posts
 
Should never convert digital transmission XLR TO RCA or RCA to XLR.

The digital cable is high speed transmission and has shield connection on both ends designed to help build RF/EMI.

You can however use this application in a analog stage,because a properly design analog is only shielded at one end to ground were the other end is open and wrapped around the conductors.

Providing to you pay attention to the direction arrow on the cable and make your conversion at that end of the cable.

Hope this help clear some thoughts about this type of conversion.

Enjoy music!
narrod
1,064 posts
 
Audiogalore, I agree it is not ideal but if the OP needs to do it, it will work and he may or may not hear a degradation.
Some do, some don't.
mcondon
235 posts
 
You might try the Monarchy DIP, which is sold on the "tweaks" section of Audiogon for $185. Its main purpose is to reduce digital jitter, but it also will convert a SPDIF to an XLR signal. You just plug a SPDIF cable into one of the units inputs and an XLR cable into one of the outputs.
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