Left and right XLR's are analog outputs, not digital outputs. Single XLR is usually AES/EBU digital output and input. S/PDIF coax digital output can be even better than AES/EBU. AES has one advantage and that is common mode noise rejection because it is differential signaling. The disadvantage of AES is that the XLR connector is not 110 ohms and good cables are more difficult to find and usually more expensive. S/PDIF coax digital can also be isolated using a pulse transformer. Steve N. Empirical Audio |
Left and right XLR's are analog outputs, not digital outputs.Steve, that's of course true in nearly all cases. But not in this one. First, the P-03 is just a transport, and does not provide analog outputs. Second, if you look closely at the rear panel photo shown in the "gallery" here you'll see that the two XLR connectors are identified as L and R respectively, and are within the panel area that is identified as "digital out." Finally, corresponding L and R digital inputs are provided on the D-03 DAC, which is linked to by the "system" button on the P-03 page and is described as "combining two identical monaural D/A converter components into a one-piece body." Regards, -- Al |
Look closer, George, after clicking on the rear panel photo to expand it. Just above the connectors, and just below the XLR1 and XLR2 markings, one connector is labelled "L" and the other is labelled "R." And likewise on the XLR digital inputs of the matching D-03 DAC. All of which makes sense given that the DAC is described as being two mono converters on a single chassis. Regards, -- Al |
