OnlySoMany
500+ Head-Fier
Sorry if this has been covered on here before, I did a search and didn't find the answer to my question. Most people were going from 2.5mm or something else.
I am trying to convert some of my cables to be used on the Enluem 23R. But the issue is, most of my high-end headphone cables are terminated in XLR. I did some searching online and found this product:
https://www.audiophileninja.com/product/balanced-to-single-ended-adapter-4-pin-xlr-to-1-4-trs/
In other research, I have seen some people say that it's not ok to do this, as it can damage the amplifier. Others say it will be fine. So who is right? On the vendor's site they claim this
"We only make adapters that convert a balanced headphone cable to be used in a single-ended amp. Don’t ask us to build one that converts single-ended to balanced….. it doesn’t work, and don’t buy one from someone who claims it can…. it could damage your precious gear."
So my guess is that it is safe to go to 1/4 from XLR, but not the other way around, correct? I'd really hate to damage such an expensive amp.
I am trying to convert some of my cables to be used on the Enluem 23R. But the issue is, most of my high-end headphone cables are terminated in XLR. I did some searching online and found this product:
https://www.audiophileninja.com/product/balanced-to-single-ended-adapter-4-pin-xlr-to-1-4-trs/
In other research, I have seen some people say that it's not ok to do this, as it can damage the amplifier. Others say it will be fine. So who is right? On the vendor's site they claim this
"We only make adapters that convert a balanced headphone cable to be used in a single-ended amp. Don’t ask us to build one that converts single-ended to balanced….. it doesn’t work, and don’t buy one from someone who claims it can…. it could damage your precious gear."
So my guess is that it is safe to go to 1/4 from XLR, but not the other way around, correct? I'd really hate to damage such an expensive amp.