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[Mikeeo]

Mike - very interesting, thanks for sharing.  Looks like a very nicely-made cable.

Yes, it is very nicely made! No stiffness, very light, plugs superb in fitting.
Here's a link: http://www.cabledyne.com/rca-xlr-adapter.html
Please note that my XLR plug is the one from Xhadow and not the one in the picture and this is not the 75 ohm version.
Total price incl pp: USD 320

/Mike

Mike,

Can you explain exactly what you ordered?

Why did you order it with a Xhadow XLR plug, and not the one from the picture?
How did that change the price?

If it is not the 75-ohm version, then what is it?

Hi,

It was custom order of their silver 75 ohm cable were one end had the RCA changed for XLR plug configured for 'standard' RCA to XLR conversion. Meaning 'positive' RCA to 'signal positive' (pin 2) on the XLR then RCA 'shield' to 'signal negative' bridged with 'shield' (pins 3 and 1, resp) on the XLR side. This is the normal way of config RCA ro XLR. 
About plugs: I do believe and did many test my self with plugs through the years and they certainly are the deciding factor if a cable will 'sound' at its best or not. Not only will the plug put its signature to the performance but also if wires are soldered, welded or something else. Hence I ordered, even if I didn't have any experience with the Xhadow since before, the Xhadow XLR as people I trust told me these are a better plugs. But until you try different plugs for the same cable it may be hard to believe. I've been diy for more than 25 years and not only cables.
There is also the practical/mechanical side of a plug that plays a role, how well it will fit and the contact it will create. If you will unplug and plug many times some plugs will loose their fit and function.
The fit of this plugs to the Devialet contacts are just perfect.
So, my shipping cost from US to Sweden was USD 39, so the cable cost me USD 281. I ordered 0,7 meters (cost USD 216) and I guess the XLR cost me USD 65 extra.

Hope this answers your questions/Mike

Why custom order of their 75 ohm coaxial cable, and not the 110 ohm AES/EBU?

I figured that the least interface for the signal to 'see' would be to take the '75' ohm out signal and then through a 75 ohm cable to finally be transformed at the AES/EBU side by its internal transformer. 
I know that Thierry recommended to use a 110 ohm cable for the RCA to XLR but I couldn't see the advantage of that. 
If someone tested with a 110 ohm cable, please tell us how it worked out!?

/Mike