RCA to XLR adapters?

Hi

I have the reverse situation.

I am using a Krell power amp which only takes XLR inputs and a Mark Levinson DAC which has both RCA and XLR outputs. I was previously using a Krell KRC preamp which has both XLR and RCA inputs and outputs. All my cables are XLR terminated. I am thinking of switching to a Conrad Johnson ET3 preamp, specifically running XLR cables from DAC to preamp and also running XLR cables from preamp to power amp.

Can anyone please tell me which adapters are suitable? I am confused between male and female, XLR to RCA etc.

Also, again the question of sound degradation in this setup - how best to avoid this?

Thanks

Thanks for the feedback.

Just to clarify is this what I'll need?

DAC output balanced) to Preamp input(single ended): male RCA to female XLR

Preamp output (single ended) to Power amp input (balanced): male RCA to male XLR

Is this correct?

Thanks

Hi Al

Thanks for your feedback.

I want to keep my existing cables to minimise the costs as I won't get much back for them.

My DAC is a Mark Levinson 36. Do you know if this would give a problem?

Otherwise, I would go for:

DAC output (balanced) to Preamp input (single ended): male RCA to female XLR

http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Adapters/XLR-to-RCA-Adapters/Neutrik-USA-Inc/NA2FPMM.xhtml
- Pin 3 is ground, so if the ML 36 is OK with this.

OR

http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=oem&pagestring2=Adapters&pagestring=Adapters+%28closeup%29&content_id=8&part_id=154
- Pin 3 is open

Preamp output (single ended) to Power amp input (balanced): male RCA to male XLR

http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Adapters/XLR-to-RCA-Adapters/Neutrik-USA-Inc/NA2MPMM.xhtml
- Pin 3 is ground

Would this be alright and would I minimise the potential for sonic degradation?

Thanks

Hi Atmasphere

Thanks for the reply.

I am hesitant to reterminate the cables as it would make the resale value even worse.