Where to get good XLR to RCA adapters?

mca · « **on:** 29 May 2008, 11:02 pm »

My Emerald Physics speakers arrived today. I assumed adapters would have been included for the Behringer, but they were not. What's a good brand and where do I gem 'em

Charles Calkins · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 May 2008, 11:12 pm »

Partsexpress.com

Cheers
Charlie

TomS · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 May 2008, 11:20 pm »

I got mine here

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accstwek&1217106392

Reasonable price, fast shipping and work just fine for my system. Tom

bunky · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 May 2008, 12:11 am »

I have used the Cardas XLR to RCA adapters with excellent results

whubbard · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 May 2008, 12:13 am »

Quote from: bunky on 30 May 2008, 12:11 am

I have used the Cardas XLR to RCA adapters with excellent results

Was just about to recommend them! You beat me to it.

-West

doug s. · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 May 2008, 01:20 pm »

neutrik adapters are industry standard. you can find them at most pro audio stores - either local or mail order - for ~ $8-10 each...

here's one example:
http://www.fullcompass.com/brand/NEU/RCA-to-XLR-Adapters.html

doug s.

mca · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 May 2008, 03:59 pm »

I'm going to take a local look for the Neutrik adapters today. I forgot to grab the manual, so can someone tell me which ones I need and how many?

zybar · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 May 2008, 04:14 pm »

Quote from: mca on 30 May 2008, 03:59 pm

I'm going to take a local look for the Neutrik adapters today. I forgot to grab the manual, so can someone tell me which ones I need and how many?

Is it a stock DCX?

If you are using the analog inputs you will need female rca -> male xlr adapters

For the analog outputs, you will need female xlr -> female rca adapaters.

George

mca · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 May 2008, 05:05 pm »

Yes, stock DCX

mca · « **Reply #9 on:** 30 May 2008, 05:06 pm »

One pair for the inputs and two pair for the outputs, correct?

zybar · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 May 2008, 05:09 pm »

Quote from: mca on 30 May 2008, 05:06 pm

One pair for the inputs and two pair for the outputs, correct?

Yes.

George

doug s. · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 May 2008, 05:15 pm »

Quote from: mca on 30 May 2008, 05:06 pm

One pair for the inputs and two pair for the outputs, correct?

yes - if you are sending one pair of i/c's from your preamp to the dcx, & want to send two pairs of i/c's from the dcx to two stereo (or four mono) amps. (you're bi-amping?)

re: taking a "local look", i suggest using the fone first, instead of driving around to different shops.

doug s.

Gordy · « **Reply #12 on:** 30 May 2008, 05:35 pm »

Quote from: doug s. on 30 May 2008, 05:15 pm

re: taking a "local look", i suggest using the fone first, instead of driving around to different shops.
doug s.

For sure! None of the pro shops in my area carry Neutrik, only the stamped steel Homa? brand. I've always bought Neutrik through Digi Key or Mouser but, Doug's link/price looks very good.

doug s. · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 May 2008, 06:14 pm »

Quote from: Gordy on 30 May 2008, 05:35 pm

Quote from: doug s. on 30 May 2008, 05:15 pm
re: taking a "local look", i suggest using the fone first, instead of driving around to different shops.
doug s.

For sure! None of the pro shops in my area carry Neutrik, only the stamped steel Homa? brand. I've always bought Neutrik through Digi Key or Mouser but, Doug's link/price looks very good.

i have bought from full compass before - usually (but not always) extremely price competitive. and good service.

doug s.

mca · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 May 2008, 06:26 pm »

I have a couple places near my office to try. If they have the junk stuff, I'll have to order online.

TomS · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 May 2008, 08:01 pm »

I got some generics at a local "Guitar Center" store.

mgalusha · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 May 2008, 09:27 pm »

Guitar Center is what I was going to suggest as well. The do carry other Neutrik stuff, so they might have these *if* you can find someone knowledgeable.

mca · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 May 2008, 11:43 pm »

Both places near me only carried the Hosa brand. I wonder if the Neutrik are really that much better?

zybar · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 May 2008, 08:58 pm »

So what did you do?

Do you have the speakers up and running?

George

mca · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 May 2008, 09:59 pm »

Not setup yet

I ended up ordering from the Audiogon vendor TomS mentioned.