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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
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genesis168
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The best way is to test yourself to see if it works. Get an XLR to RCA adapter.
metaphysics
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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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glen
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Can the transport be shipped to the factory to have an rca port added? maybe a good stereo repair shop could help you out?
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genesis168
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Metsphysics, please read my first posting. I know it cannot be done but if Blackie insist trying it, the best way is to get the adapter.
blackie OP
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I don't own the units, just to clarify, and I would never try to do this. I was explaining to my coworker to not order a custom XLR to RCA digital cable for this purpose because it would expensive failure. He insists that it will work, it might not sound very good but signal will pass. Thanks to everybody for your input but as Genesis168 says...I guess we will have to go and buy an adaptor.
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