XLR Interconnect as digital cable

I am aware of the problems doing this with RCA interconnects vs. digital RCA coax. Do the same problems apply with an XLR? Thanks

jl3503-11-2015 4:41pm

zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 03-12-2015 at 12:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Like the rca, it will work, but chances are you won't get the best sound, given its a different application. Also, not all xlr terminated cables are balanced. I'm not sure about this, but if you use unbalanced cables, it may do damage.
yping Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 351 posts 03-12-2015 at 06:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is that using an XLR as SPDIF or AES/EBU. SPDIF is a superior format to AES/EBU, imo... If you want to improve your Coax SPDIF digital then simply use the KLEI Copper Harmony RCA plugs (Silver Harmony is even better). They are an excellent RCA plug for digital. Much better than Canare plugs, dramatically so, imo...
zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 03-12-2015 at 01:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "03-12-15: Yping Is that using an XLR as SPDIF or AES/EBU. SPDIF is a superior format to AES/EBU, imo..." I'm not sure what you are asking. xlr is just a connector. And as far as one being better than the other, how are you judging them?