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Does XLR-RCA converter work for digital?

I plan to use the Behringer (EQ) in between my transport and DAC, but it only accepts and output digital XLR while my transport and DAC only accepts coax. Can I just use the normal converter such as Neutrix or Cardas for this digital purpose? All inputs/clarification greatly appreciated.
asturias00
rotarius
426 posts
 
You need a 110 to 75 Ohm transformer to do it right. Canare makes one, but it is xlr-BNC so you would still need a BNC to RCA adapter.
ckorody
640 posts
 
Wait - the EQ goes between the preamp output and the power amp in - that way one unit can serve all of your needs.

Also - and much more important - there is nothing to EQ between your transport and your DAC - its digital...
asturias00 OP
18 posts
 
Ckorody,

I think the Behringer does have an option to EQ in digital? Got some ideas from this thread

http://forums.audioreview.com/showthread.php?t=16568

Anyway, from Rotarius's post, it can be inferred that the Coax is 75Ohm and the XLR is 110Ohm? I have a weak technical background.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
First: is the output in the same form as the EQ?
The most common use of XLR in digital is AES-EBU format. The RCA is similar, but not the same format! RCA is in SPDIF format. They do NOT fit together like an ordinary connector!
Checkout Wikipedia "spdif" and see the different parameters.
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