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Is it save to convert XLR to RCA?

Dear Audio Gurus,

I have a Harman Kardon HD990 player, which has two outputs: RCA and XLR. I'd like to use them both. However, my amps and pre-amps all take RCA. I know of XLR-to-RCA cables. But the HD990 specs mention that RCS is a 2V output whereas XLR is 4V. Am I going to damage my amps and pre-amps by trying this?

Thanks,
Walfredo
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I'm empathetic, Grannyring...I'm chasing a buzz, the 60/120 Hz type, haha, as well. Elusive things, aren't they? ;-)

Regards,
Sam
p.s. Hi Al :-)
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grannyring
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Yes Sam. Chasing a buzz.

The preamp need only be in the system and not turned on. Just the ic's hooked up to it.

I ran a wire from the chassis of the pre to the chassis of the amp and still a buzz.
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The preamp need only be in the system and not turned on. Just the ic's hooked up to it.
What if the preamp is hooked up to the amp but not plugged into the AC outlet?

And what if the ic's are connected to the amp but left unconnected at the other end?

Sam -- good luck on your issue as well!

Best regards,
-- Al
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grannyring
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With the pre's ic's hooked up and the unit unplugged the buzz still lives.
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My experience with hooking up ic's to an amp and leaving them open on the other end is a very loud and seemingly dangerous noise through the speakers. I don't think I will try that.... Right Al?
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