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Better XLR/RCA adapters

I know, I know, that's not audiophile way, but I might have to temporarily use them. I heard that Purist Audio is considered the best by some but they are $500 pair, and I don't want to spend $1k on adapters.
So what should I get? Cardas ? Specifically, I would use XLR cables and the current equipment is all RCA.
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oldhvymec
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https://www.parts-express.com/search?keywords=rca%20to%20xlt%20adapter

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I paid 10.00 usd for copper, the above are nickel or rhodium. 4.50 each LOL 500.00 got to be kidding me..

I can get a package from China in under 10 days, NOW and the New Year is going full blast.. Faster than normal to tell the truth.
I ordered gold oil RCAs (34.00 a pair) an a 2 meter silver ribbon speaker IC, 69.00 and got them in 6 days.

Look around. you can get silver plated over copper, if you order overseas for under 20 bucks I bet.. 500.00 each. I don't think so..
South America has some good product if you get the homie hook up too.
A LOT of silver products in the Americas.

Regards
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mitch2
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The Cardas adaptors are on sale now from Partsconnexion and at $90, while more expensive than the (similar) $4 model from Parts Express, the Cardas version would probably pass the "audiophile approved" test without spending $500, which just seems to be a silly price for something that will likely be plugged into a typical Neutrik connector or similar.  The SMc adaptors discussed by tvad below would also be a good choice as I believe they were made to work with Steve McCormack's $20K VRE-1c preamp.
oldhvymec
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tvad10,539 posts02-17-2021 6:31amSteve McCormack (SMc Audio) makes exceptional XLR>RCA adapters with flying ground leads that can be attached to a preamp ground post (or chassis screw).

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Interesting, rhodium or nickel on the XLR, I couldn’t see the RCA, looks gold plated or copper (to shiny for copper). Parts are 8-10 dollars, I could see 75.00 including labor and the tidy little ground lead.

I did a couple of silver plated (the pins) XLRs and RCA, with #18 pure silver low strand count, teflon cable. I used them on Dayton plate amps.  The RCA were to close and the run to far. I used XLR cable on a 30ft run, shield ground on one end. Quiet as a mouse. For the shop. Perfect. 20.00 each I think. Still have them. I know they would cost 500.00 each.. LOL I’m to frugal.

Regards
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