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verifitting t1_j1euf6h wrote

> Hi All, I have Schiit Modius which has 2 outputs. 1 RCA and 1 XRL

> I dont have balanced gear so i'm not looking for balanced, rather trying to use 2 amps (not at same time). Can I use a XLR to RCA cable for one of the outputs safely?

You have two kinds, one that leaves the other pin floating and one that will tie it to shield(which will short it). The latter is better used for RCA>XLR, the first for XLR>RCA. Both will only carry half of a balanced 4V voltage.

You need something like this

https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-xlrfm-to-rca-adapter-cable-pin-3-floating

And not this

https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-rca-to-xlrm-adapter-cable

Benchmark cables are expensive though, note these are not sold as pairs.

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raf1919 OP t1_j1excr4 wrote

Thanks. Yes they are pricey. Would these work? https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=35807

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verifitting t1_j1f1pix wrote

Reading the Q&A, these are the non ideal kind for your use. They'll probably just work, but there will be reduced performance.

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raf1919 OP t1_j1f613v wrote

Thanks..I'll take a look at the switches as well

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