What is the difference between....

Okay, I am confused, what is the difference between digital and analog interconnects with XLR ends? Why or when do you use one over another?

Tx.

blu_audio06-20-2008 10:37pm

cldinsmore Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14 posts 06-21-2008 at 12:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Digital interconnect are designed to carry digital signals say between a CD transport and a digital/analog converter. Analog interconnect are used when the signal is in analog form say between your preamp and power amp. I once tried to use analog cables to carry digital signals and had all kinds of drop outs.
kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,424 posts 06-21-2008 at 01:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ah, but digital interconnects work fine for analog. :-) Kal
blu_audio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12 posts 06-21-2008 at 06:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the responses...this then begs the question. Between the preamp and amp is there any difference if I use xlr ended digital cables or analog from the same manufacturer? Tx again.