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AES/EBU S/PDIF

Can a CD transport with an AES/EBU output be connected to a CD burner with a RCA S/PDIF input via a XLR to RCA cable? Will the digital singal pass and what would be the resulting sonic degredation? If anyone can settle this argument between myself and a co-worker it would be much appreciated.
blackie
stereonuts
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you can try an upsampler like the Assemblage D2D-1
www.partsconnection.on.ca upsamples plus has inputs for RCA and can automatically switch to AES/EBU out
read the imfo on their site...
their unit comes also with a bnc to rca adaptor. about $499.
abstract7
541 posts
 
Stereonuts has a good oint, but you don't need to go to that extreme. There are a few good anti-jitter devices, such as the Monarchy DIP, that sell for a lot less. You could probably find a non 24/96 DIP for $100 or so. Some of the other anit-jitter devices probably have similar features.
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genesis168
409 posts
 
According to my ML manual, AES/EBU 110ohm has an output of 3.5 volts. How are you sure that AES is 5 volts???

I am open to suggestions......Just trying to help.
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genesis168
409 posts
 
The best way is to test yourself to see if it works. Get an XLR to RCA adapter.
metaphysics
192 posts
 
Genesis168 did not give the greatest advice here. As noted above, there are significant differences between the two digital specifications. An XLR-RCA adapter is designed for analog conenections, not digital. Just as RCA or XLR analog interconnects should not be used as digital interconnects
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