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
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.
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.
In case anybody is wondering...it works. We tried it with a Proceed MDT to an AVP with a XLR to RCA adaptor using a 75 ohm digital cable.