Both Cardas adapters are great. No sonic difference with the clear adapters. I have 2 sets in the system. RCA phono into XLR preamp and preamp out into RCA amp. I tried the cheap ones and they did alter the sound.
XLR to RCA plugs or cable
I need to be able to plug the output from a phono stage in balanced mode (XLR plugs) into a single ended (RCA plugs) amp. My options are:
1. Buy Neutrik converter plugs (solid and good value)
2. Buy Cardas converter plugs 6 times neutrik price
3. buy a custom XLR to rca cable?