Just a thought here but,,,,,,xlr adapters?

My OPPO UDP205 used as a DAC has XLR output sockets. the rca outputs are currently being used.

My Revox B-77 has RCA inputs and outputs.

My pre-amp Audio Research SP-9 MK III, RCA inputs

Recording speed, 7 1/2 ips. 10 inch reels.

I was thinking of XLR adapters for the Revox's input / output to help with tape noise not so much from the dac but to the pre amp.

Any thoughts? suggestions? constructive criticisms?

joes4402-27-2022 8:20pm

soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,775 posts 02-27-2022 at 08:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’ve been told by @bigkidz who designs high-end DACs that you’re better off using AES/EBU (the digital version of XLR) converters than using just RCA connectors. Could be wrong, so hopefully he’ll chime in here.
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,775 posts 02-28-2022 at 08:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was told by a designer of high-end DACs that the digital signal much prefers the AES/EBU to the point that using adapters to RCA is still a net positive. I’ve no personal experience doing this, but I trust his advice as much as adding extra connections goes against my intuitive grain.