F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations
For equipment with XLR out going to RCA ins, are there any "audiophile" grade cables you can recommend. I checked a few of well-regarded suppliers (BJC, Anti, etc.) with no luck. Of course, Amazon has a ton of $12 - $20 cables - they're not striking me as hi-fi grade to complement my system.
Fwiw, I'm considering the new microDac from Laiv and this'd be the first piece of equipment, that has only XLR outputs, that I would be purchasing.
For cost, would like to keep it under $250-ish.
I think BJC and Anticables will both entertain this custom cable if you call them. It shouldn't be hard for them to accommodate. If not, also look into the BL-1 Series II from DH Labs. You can call Greg directly from their website and he will be able to make them for you. Tell him Juan sent you. In full disclosure am one of his dealers, but honestly that may be the best money spent on a cable in your price range. |
I've hit up Moon-Audio for suff like this before. An XLR (female) to RCA (female) adaptor should do the trick - plug into DAC, then you can use your choice or RCA cables. Or I guess you could use an XLR cable run - then you'd need XLR (female) to RCA (male). Moon's "house" brand adapators are decent. They also sell Cardas adaptors that are quite nice. They can also make patch cables in this configuration, if you have a short run or just want to run directly without adaptors. I've used Blue Dragon (their basic copper cable) for this before; it's good, but you can go for Silver Dragon if you want silver wire. |
Or adapters like this. I prefer them over Cardas. |
Just spoke with a gentleman from blue Jean cable, will do what you’re asking for. hopefully don’t get in too much trouble For doing this, but here’s his number (206)284-2924. also ask them about their iconoclast stuff for audiophile friends. |
