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XLR to RCA adaptor

So I have a new integrated Decware tube amp coming and its inputs are RCA. All my current sources gear has both XLR and RCA outputs, however I have been using XLR interconnects in the current system. Because I'm cheap, and don't want to spend 2000 dollars to get the same cable in RCA format, can I just get an adaptor that will allow me to go from female xlr to male RCA. I know they make them, I'm more concerned about will I damage the equipment?
last_lemming
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folkfreak
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Why not send them back to the manufacturer and get them re terminated as RCA? I use Audioquest Cables and they are more than happy to change the terminations as needed. Cost is about $150 per cable as I recall. If you are handy with a soldering iron you could always do this yourself and try out some sexy RCAs such as the new KLEs 
http://kleinnovations.com


itzhak1969
515 posts
 
From my experience almost any kind of adaptor is not more than a compromise and as such do severely degrade the sound.
gdnrbob
4,408 posts
 
Why not contact Decware and see if he can install balanced inputs?
That would seem to be the easiest and least expensive way to go.
Bob
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mac48025
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Decware sells the ZBIT which is an XLR to RCA adapter but as others have pointed out you'd still need a pair of RCA IC's plus the cost of the ZBIT. Maybe selling your XLR cables and buying RCA cables would be best. 

Which amp are you getting? I have the Torii mkIV and I'm quite happy with it. 
last_lemming OP
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I'm getting the Zen Triode Integrated MODEL SE34I.5
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