Coax Digital Out -> XLR Digital Input cable?

Hello,

This is for Blue Node 2i Streamer -> Boulder 866 Int Amp.

Blue Node 2i has Coax digital out (coaxial rca out from blue node 2i)

And Boulder 866 has XLR digital input (3-pin xlr convertible to s/pdif on rca).

For this connection, can I use this kind of cable? (RCA to XLR Male)

Thank you.

sangbro01-14-2021 8:03am

kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,394 posts 01-15-2021 at 06:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete XLR is a connector type, while AES/EBU (now known as AES3) is the name of digital standard (IEC 60958 type I) that uses 110ohm cable and XLR connector.
kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,394 posts 01-14-2021 at 08:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You need conversion device. S/Pdif and AES3 (balanced) have different input and output levels and also different characteristic impedance. One is single ended while the other is differential. In the past I used Canare transformer, but it is limited to 6MHz. It is ok for redbook CD (16/44.1) or even 96kHz S/Pdif, but it will not be enough for 192kHz (12.3Mbit/s) that requires at least 12MHz. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367655-REG/Canare_BCJXPTRB_BCJ_XP_TRB_75_Ohm_to.html/overview...