I've tried both and marginally prefer Cardas AES/EBU over Cardas Lightning coaxial. I think there is as much variation within cable type than there is between cable type. Cheers. Craig
I too have preferred AES/EBU connection...and disagree with Lafish's characterization of the difference, unless "romantic" = less information getting through, less cleanly...
As usual, it all depends on the build and quality, a phenominally built RCA will out perform 110ohm XLR.. for whatever reason, EMI/RF .. soldering (if any)...wrapping, grounding technique... its really cable dependant and construction....period
If both are built identically.. then I would say the AES EBU will probably be better..maybe.. ...
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