XLR vs RCA ... and which cables are you using?

[Ermos (Erno)]

@AudioResurgence

Simple question - on my non- Apex Rossini Player/DAC, can both xlr and rca analog outputs be connected simultaneously?

Hi Carl,

Yes they can:

[FAQ] Can I use the balanced and unbalanced outputs simultaneously?

Yes, this will work. The balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs use separate output stages, so one has no impact on the other. You can use both simultaneously without issue.

Are both the RCA and XLR outputs live on the Rossini?

Yes, as Pete said both outputs are live, properly buffered and independently powered so you can have both running simultaneously just fine. No need to change any settings on the unit to swap from one to the other in your case.