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?

  

joes44

I was told by a designer of high-end DACs that the digital signal much prefers the AES/EBU to the point that using adapters to RCA is still a net positive.  I’ve no personal experience doing this, but I trust his advice as much as adding extra connections goes against my intuitive grain. 

@joes44  - I had a similar question to yours and thought of using a pre-amp to deal with the different connctors - see...

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/is-the-schiit-magnius-up-to-the-task

But the type of cable/connector will NOT resolve Tape Noise

Regards - Steve

If one of the components uses a single ended input/output, then it doesn’t matter if you use a xlr adapter or not it will receive/send a single ended signal. Probably this has been stated, it will do nothing to eliminate tape noise.

ozzy