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Topic: AES vs. S/PDIF input

Hi guys,

I have the ADI-2 DAC FS (AK4493 version) and am getting a new source which has both AES/EBU output via XLR and regular RCA S/PDIF output.

Obviously the ADI-2 DAC doesn't have XLR input but page 36 of the manual says that a XLR-RCA cable with a certain pin configuration can be used to receive an AES signal.

So the question is: is AES going to give me any advantage over S/PDIF RCA?

Thanks to RME for their wonderful sounding DAC and fantastic support, both of which continue to impress!

  • vinark
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Re: AES vs. S/PDIF input

mediummanting wrote:

Hi guys,



So the question is: is AES going to give me any advantage over S/PDIF RCA?

No nothing except possible longer cables that work. So if your spdif cable works it is 100% ok and identical.

Vincent, Amsterdam
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