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Erik Tracy
03-06-2010, 06:38 PM
Anyone have to resort to connecting RCA to XLR because of running out of inputs on their preamp or integrated amp?

I'm considering an 'upgrade' and am looking at some options for an integrated amp, but the Krell I'm looking at only has 3 unbalanced RCA inputs and 1 balanced/XLR input, and I want to connect 4 sources - so one would have to use an adapter from RCA to XLR.

Is this a no-no no-go taboo? :p
blakeh
03-06-2010, 06:40 PM
You can do it (Cardas is the first place that comes to mind that sells the adapters), but obviously the connection won't be truly balanced. Obviously everything affects the sound, so adding an adapter could change the qualities of the sound you're used to hearing, but the only way you can know is if you try it.
ben62670
03-06-2010, 06:54 PM
I make custom RCA to XLR, and XLR to RCA cables.
Ben
Erik Tracy
03-06-2010, 07:08 PM
I make custom RCA to XLR, and XLR to RCA cables.
Ben

Thanks, Ben. I'll keep that in mind - still need to decide if I'm going to do the upgrade and which int amp to pick - some of my choices have 4 unbalanced inputs....the Krell's are the only int so far on my short list that is stingy with the number of RCA inputs.
jinjuku
03-06-2010, 07:21 PM
Thanks, Ben. I'll keep that in mind - still need to decide if I'm going to do the upgrade and which int amp to pick - some of my choices have 4 unbalanced inputs....the Krell's are the only int so far on my short list that is stingy with the number of RCA inputs.

I would check guitar center. It's worth a shot.
Toolfan66
03-06-2010, 08:25 PM
Have Ben make them, I am running his XLR's in my system now they are fantastic..
mhardy6647
03-06-2010, 09:20 PM
www.partsexpress.com should have 'em.
mdaudioguy
03-10-2010, 12:01 AM
IIRC, AudioQuest sells some like that.
SolidSqual
03-10-2010, 01:28 AM
I've done the conversion many times with my Emerald Physics system. RCA to XLR is "A" ok.
Erik Tracy
03-10-2010, 01:38 AM
Thanks, guys - good to know.

This will help when I decide which integrated to go with.
ben62670
03-10-2010, 01:44 AM
BTW I am running RCA to XLR from my pre to my XO. From my XO to amps I am running XLR to RCA. No issues.
zingo
03-10-2010, 11:05 AM
Why not just get a balanced source? That would solve your problem. :p