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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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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
ancaudio
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You are only as good as your weakest link, and the XLR-RCA adapters are all Taiwan/China products.  Have someone like DH Labs custom assemble an affordable (& short) XLR-RCA cable, and you will be much better off.
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