Does RCA unbalanced to XLR balanced input degrade the sound?
Feb 16, 2013 at 10:26 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

sterob

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Hi, i am thinking of buying a pair of powered speaker  using my Little Dot MK3 as preamp. However the LD MK3 only has RCA out while the speakers i am eyeing for only have  "balanced 1/4"/XLR Combo" input. If i use cable from ebay like one of these http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/XLR-M-Male-2-RCA-M-Male-2-Stereo-3ft-Adapter-Converter-Changer-Plug-Cable-/190732564686?pt=US_Cables_Snakes_Interconnects&hash=item2c688bf8ce
 
will it degrade the sound quality or any problem?
 
Feb 17, 2013 at 6:28 AM Post #2 of 3
If the adapter is made properly, then no it shouldn't result in a perceptible degradation of sound quality.
 
 
Nov 7, 2022 at 10:37 AM Post #3 of 3
Hi!
I need help.
I bought a Gustard X18 and use the RCA output to power the Topping L30 headphone amplifier.
I intend to use the XLR output to power my DIY Class AB speaker amplifier that does not have the XLR converter input board that inverts the negative signal and adds to the positive signal, doubling the voltage delivered to the amplifier, which increases the channel separation, generating greater dynamics, resulting in a wider and deeper soundstage.
I bought the board from the link below in china, but I don't know if it's linear or if it distorts.
Can anyone recommend an XLR receiver board (inverter adder) that is neutral?
Thanks for the help in advance.

https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005....0.0.1d957f06TZV9lm&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2bra
 

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