RCA or XLR Between Digital Separates?


Hi I'm awaiting Antelope Zodiac basic DAC and wonder if there are any advantages/disadvantages between RCA and XLR digital cables used.
marakanetz

Showing 1 response by johnss

really depends on the data stream that is being transported and the length of the cable. For CD's bit rate 16 bit / 44.1khz, and cable lengths under 6 feet, likely no difference.

At the data stream rate is increased to 24 /96 or 24 /192 then you're quicky running out of bandwidth, and have to move to an XLR Digital cable.

On the pro side, everything at 24/96 and up is all XLR, or twin XLR, in a double wire double speed config.