Unbalaned to Balanced


What would it sound like if I run an unbalance cable on my preamp(only unbalanced connections) to the balanced input on my amp(amp has a choice on Balanced or Unbalanced connections)?Ron
vinylnut63

Showing 3 responses by maxwave

https://www.pennelcomonline.com/us/Neutrik-DI-Impedance-matching-MX--Phono-Blk-11-NA2M-D0B-TX/m-4365...

I use those for processor ( XLR ) to Amp. ( RCA ) for Atmos speakers.
Atmos speakers are rather small so I am not shure about the sound  quality.
I don’t ear any  ´´  hum  ´´
@erik_squires

I have just bought a ATI AT524NC power amp. I have not received it yet.
RCA. And. XLR inputs.
where do I have to look to know if that amp is truly balanced ?
In the specification ?
thanks
Lyngdorf MP 50
Trinnov Altitude 32

Those processors don’t have RCA out for Subwoofers , only XLR
If your Subs only have RCA input, you have two choices :
1) change your Subs ( if you have 3 Subs or more :$$$$$ )
2) https://www.pennelcomonline.com/us/Neutrik-DI-Imbpedance-matching-MX--Phono-Blk-11-NA2M-D0B-TX/m-4365...

I haven’t read the OP question well enough. IMO, you should use the inputs that you have . And you don’t use adaptors or  hybrid cables like ´´Monoprice XLR Male to RCA Male Cable ´´
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Connectors-Shielded-Oxygen-Free-Conductors/dp/B001VLW398