Anti-SARS =
"DIY Male RCA-XLR Male" Objective: To Optimize Amplifier's Balanced Inputs ....
Options:
1. Male XLR - Female RCA
2. Male XLR - Male RCA w/ Cable
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/1-ref-xlr.jpg)
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/1-ref-xlr2.jpg)
(images borrowed from the net)
* DIY of option 1- GQ female RCA not available.
* DIY of option 2- available parts; Neutrik Male XLR, Monstercable Male RCA and Kimber Braided 4TC Wires.
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/1-xlr.jpg)
Impressions: Not Day & Night effect but it improved imaging and musical instruments became more distinct than SE connections.
Since, Option-1 is not possible the L/R ICs (Straightwire Rhapsody II) need to be modified.
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/2-xlr.jpg)
The Replacements - Neutrik Male XLR Connectors w/ silver plated contact:
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/3-xlr.jpg)
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/5-xlr.jpg)
On the Operating Table (sedated):
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/4-xlr.jpg)
Ready to Rock 'n Roll!
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/6-xlr.jpg)
CIA! = Cable In Actions:
![](http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/DIY/8-xlr.jpg)
Thanks....
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