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.
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.
So what should I get? Cardas ? Specifically, I would use XLR cables and the current equipment is all RCA.
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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). <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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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Parts Express
Neutrik NA2FPMF 3 Pin XLR Female to RCA Jack Adapter
$8.90 Sound good and won't break the bank. |
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