I'd avoid the adapters, if I could, but you've already got great advice on the options. Just make sure, if you get adapters, that they are worth a damn. I have a nice system and used a set for back channels (due to a temporary cable "changing of the guard") I pulled apart one of the adapters. It was a generic one sold here on Agon and was appallingly poorly made, horrific wire and cold soldered. It looked good on the outside, though. I guess it would serve the purpose, but you have nice gear. I would always have that suspicion that things weren't quite up to snuff, so if you do go with adaptors, get good ones with a return/inspection policy behind them.
Balanced to RCA adaptors
I have a system using all XLR cables, and recently ordered a new preamp that is all RCA. (No choice here)
I am wondering, should I switch all my IC's to RCA, or can I just use the XLR to RCA Cardas adaptors and not have a sound degredation? If I do use the adaptors, do I need to use them at both ends of the IC or can I leave the amp end plugged in with XLR and the preamp end plugged in using the adaptor, to the RCA connection?
I am wondering, should I switch all my IC's to RCA, or can I just use the XLR to RCA Cardas adaptors and not have a sound degredation? If I do use the adaptors, do I need to use them at both ends of the IC or can I leave the amp end plugged in with XLR and the preamp end plugged in using the adaptor, to the RCA connection?