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XLR to RCA adaptor
actually, there might be certain conditions that may make that less than ideal, check some old threads for comments by Almarg - this is a topic brought up fairly often. Both my friends and I have used an adapter many times without issue, but only ... 
XLR to RCA adaptor
no damage, but might change the sound. you should be able to sell your XLR's for the same price as buying RCA's. XLR cables tend to cost same as RCA and sometimes a little or a lot more for same model... 
Please Help Me Choose a Speaker Cable
lots of debate on this.  also consider a single wire cable with jumpers at the speaker... 
What to add or change for my system?
be careful not to overdo the room treatment... 
What Will Happen to Your Music Collection and Equipment When You.......
my family and friends will continue to enjoy it all... 
Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition?
BTW, Audio Concepts used to have a good used equipment selection... 
Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition?
many/most of the amps being discussed are available for audition in Dallas, starting with Audio Concepts. Not familiar with Ft. Worth but it's close. Certainly if you're looking for a 30+ year amp, it's well worth the trip.  Might even be fun. 
Value inquiry - Martin Logan Motion series
same applies to Fedex or any professional packing... 
Value inquiry - Martin Logan Motion series
I agree on separate listings.  it's always hard to sell a component, let alone a complete system, in the current buyers market.  and local sale only makes it way harder.  since you don't have the original boxes, everyone knows the cost of having t... 
Old Amp vs. New Amp
add Odyssey to the list of manufacturers who upgrade both their newer and older units...even new they make excellent value amps... 
Old Amp vs. New Amp
I have owned Pass amps for the past 15 years...I have found each new generation to be significantly better than the previous... 
How much do large Vinyl collections go for these days?
my experience is that unless a record is true Mint, the value is relatively low 
Balancing time for music: Discovery/acquisition vs. listening
sell not give... 
Balancing time for music: Discovery/acquisition vs. listening
none of them has everything, some labels won't give anything, or anything new to a streaming service... 
Balancing time for music: Discovery/acquisition vs. listening
thanks, I've been wondering about those...