I run an AES/EBU into my pre-amp. Then I use an rca digital out to my burner. Most cd players will have an rca out along with the aes/ebu out. Both my transports do. Hope this helps. I have also used an optical loop from the pre to the burner with good results.
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.