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Old 05-12-2008, 11:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Will XLR adapters degrade SQ Lavry Dac to Singlepower amp?

I just bought a Lavry Dac knowing it will need XLR adapters, but I was wanting to know what others thought about if there is degradation of SQ.

I hoping I don't have to start thinking about $$$ adapters or cables.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Any ideas of adapters would also be good.
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Old 05-12-2008, 11:25 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Check out my Sig for what I use with my Lavrys. Two different types of connections. One using the Cardas adapters and the other using a adapter cable to RCA. Note to answer your question don't worry about any degradation from using adapters of this quality. I would recommend a good Power Cable like the IeGOs that I use.
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The adapter makes a difference! Get the Cardas rhodium plated RCA to XLR adapters. They are an excellent match with the Lavry.

I tried them all.....BAT, Tara Labs, HOSA (horrible!). Cardas is the best one with the Lavry with no degradation of the signal.

Also, for interconnect cables, look into Virtual Dynamics. They had an undeniable synergy with the Lavry Dac. Slwiser can chime in since he has this very combo.

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Back when I had my Lavry hooked up to my Raptor, I used the Cardas connectors too. Recommended.

The Lavry is currently feeding the XLR inputs of my Cambridge Amp at home.
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anything you put in the signal path will do something to it. whether you audibly hear it depends on a heck of a lot of things. i wouldn't worry about it too much.
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