Behringer DEQ2496 - worth using in hi-end system?

Drubin...An Optical-to-Coax converter can be found at www.partsexpress.com item 180-961.

However, reading the DEQ2496 manual, I see that the digital output which is on an XLR connector can be switched between the professional format, AES/EBU, and the consumer format S/PDIF. You select the format using the I/O menu of the DEQ2496. It says that you can use an adapter to go from XLR to RCA for the digital output. Nothing is said about how this adapter is wired. I would get a standard balanced XLR to unbalanced RCA and give it a try.

Great, thank you very much Eldartford!

Kenn39...You raise a good point. Being aware of this I have set up low gain power amps, so that my "pre-out" signal level is as high or higher than the CDP output signal level. This is why a TAPE loop, if you have one, is the best place to put any signal processor, BehringerDEQ2496 included.

I've decided to give the Behringer DEQ2496 a try. It will be necessary to install the unit in my tape loop, so I'm ordering adapters.

What do you owners recommend for interconnects? I'm more likely to purchase something neutral in tone and reasonably priced...not my usual Purist Audio stuff.

Also, I presently use my tape loop output for another purpose. Does the Behringer have a second set of outputs that I can use ? All I saw in a photo were phono jacks. Do I have to purchase Male Phono/Female RCA adapters? If so, from where?

Finally, the best price I've found is $299 on Zzounds.com, or Musiciansfriend.com. Any better sources?

You might want to try using it between transport and DAC. Actually, I know you can't do that, Grant, so use it between transport and preamp.

Don't forget to order the microphone.