Orpheus
Headphoneus Supremus
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hey, i was wondering... which one would theoretically result in better performance?--AES/EBU via XLR's, or SPDIF via RCA's?
i'm getting a Grace 901 (arriving monday... yeah!!!)... and my CD player has both types of outputs. i would assume that AES/EBU is better, but heck, i learn a lot here.... so i figure, what you guys think?
oh yeah, would it make a difference that i need a 15-20ft cable?--i think the AES/EBU's carried on a balanced line right?--is that for noise rejection or for other technical reasons?
(also, it's generally accepted that optical is inferior to normal cable for SPDIF right?)
thanks.
i'm getting a Grace 901 (arriving monday... yeah!!!)... and my CD player has both types of outputs. i would assume that AES/EBU is better, but heck, i learn a lot here.... so i figure, what you guys think?
oh yeah, would it make a difference that i need a 15-20ft cable?--i think the AES/EBU's carried on a balanced line right?--is that for noise rejection or for other technical reasons?
(also, it's generally accepted that optical is inferior to normal cable for SPDIF right?)
thanks.