Transport to DAC Connection: RCA or XLR?

Which is better in terms of sound quality? My DAC has both inputs and my transport has both, as well.

Also, my DAC does not have a switch for the two inputs so does that mean I cannot hook up more than one source to it?

evilernie02-06-2013 9:00pm

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zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 02-07-2013 at 03:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are both your amp and dac fully balanced?
evilernie OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 02-07-2013 at 06:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No, the amp definitely isn't and I don't believe the DAC is, either. One reason I'm thinking of using an XLR for the transport is so I can connect my computer to the other input on my DAC using an RCA cable (if that's even possible). Thanks for your help.
tom6897 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,484 posts 02-07-2013 at 06:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete We cannot tell you what sounds best. Try both and decide for yourself. Using the "RCA in" on the DAC requires a soundcard on the computer that has "RCA outputs".

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