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Title: Otari MX-5050 BII--XLR to RCA cable question
Post by: dbxdx5 on July 05, 2010, 05:14:54 PM
Great site! First time posting.

I just bought an Otari MX-5050 BII and need to pick up some XLR female to RCA male cables to connect it to my Anthem TLP-1 preamp. I've pretty much always used Monster, but want to try something different this time, such as either Mogami or Canare. So first question: What are other MX-5050 owners using? Second question: Any thoughts on this option from Markertek?

http://www.markertek.com/Cables-Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Cables/RCA-to-XLR-Cables/TecNec-Cables-Connectors/MSC100XJR.xhtml?MSC6XJRRD

Matt
Title: Re: Otari MX-5050 BII--XLR to RCA cable question
Post by: ironbut on July 05, 2010, 05:44:24 PM
I've made up several XLR>RCA cables which is real easy (if you can solder at all).
I've been using Mogami 2549 and Switchcraft XLRs which was recommended by Paul Stubblebine here a long time ago. Although I won't say they're the final word in any particular sonic category, they are competent and cheap as all get out.
If you make your own, you can also change the absolute polarity which is different on most Otari's. That would put pin 3 hot to the center pin on your RCA. You can tie the shield and pin 2 together and connect one to the sleeve of the RCA.

I do have some cables made with the Mogami 2534 and I think the 2549 is better sounding.
Title: Re: Otari MX-5050 BII--XLR to RCA cable question
Post by: bobschneider on July 06, 2010, 01:46:18 PM
Quote from: dbxdx5 on July 05, 2010, 05:14:54 PM
Great site! First time posting.

I just bought an Otari MX-5050 BII and need to pick up some XLR female to RCA male cables to connect it to my Anthem TLP-1 preamp. I've pretty much always used Monster, but want to try something different this time, such as either Mogami or Canare. So first question: What are other MX-5050 owners using? Second question: Any thoughts on this option from Markertek?

http://www.markertek.com/Cables-Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Cables/RCA-to-XLR-Cables/TecNec-Cables-Connectors/MSC100XJR.xhtml?MSC6XJRRD

Matt

Those are the ones I use with my MX-5050 B3.  I'm happy with them, and with doing business with Markertek.  Just keep in mind that their pricing is per cable, so you need to order two for stereo.  I usually get one black one and one red one.
Title: Re: Otari MX-5050 BII--XLR to RCA cable question
Post by: gotthold on July 08, 2010, 10:55:04 PM
Try Flashback Sales in the UK.  I just had an excellent and fast experience with ordering from Dave, who seemed very knowledgable and patient, and made me exactly what I needed and shipped it *immediately*.  Good luck.

Gotthold