DACs with XLR outputs

XLR

— formally, XLR is the name of the plug type; however, when talking about XLR outputs, they usually mean a specific interface — an analogue line output with a balanced connection. Such a connection (with different connectors) is widely used in professional technology; it allows the use of long cable lengths without compromising signal quality, due to the fact that external interference is damped directly in the cable. Specifically, the XLR connector is notable for its high reliability, often in such connectors locks are provided for fixing the plugs. The signal to these outputs is fed on the principle of "one channel per connector", so the standard XLR output consists of two connectors — for the left and right stereo channels.