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Help Can I use an AES/EBU cable as analog?

Can I use a Kimber Orchid AES/EBU xlr cable as an interconnect between the analog out of a cd player to an analog in to a preamp? Will it sound OK?

CD is a CD1 Bel Canto, Pre is an Adcom GFP 750 both true balanced.

I did a quick archive search but didn't see a definitive answer.

Thanks!
swanny76109
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Yes you can. Most, if not all AES/EBU cables are 110 ohm. It should be okay, but probably not the "best" choice. It won't hurt anything.
swanny76109 OP
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What's the best choice then? Regular balanced?
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Any regular interconnect with XLR ends would probably perform better since the AES/EBU is again made for that 110 ohm rating.

What are your other interconnects? You might just try the same brand as you have now.
swanny76109 OP
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Kimber silver streak
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Kimber Hero with XLR's would be a GREAT sounding, not very expensive cable. You could always get another pair of the Silver Streak.
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