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Comparing Perf: Original XLR v. RCA- XLR adapter

I would be grateful for feedback on any potential performance difference between an original Balanced (XLR) high end Interconnect (e.g. Kubala Sosna Emotion) and the same cable originally RCA ended but fitted with high quality XLR adapters to meet the needs of balanced gears (preamps and amps) with no RCA options. The entire system is high end.
Thank You.
lall

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tvad
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The RCA interconnect fitted with XLR adapters will not be balanced, thus defeating the benefit of the balanced electronics.
tvad
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I recommend buying new XLR cables. If you have *any* noise whatsoever in your single ended system, this will almost certainly go away if your run the system balanced.

If your single ended system is already absolutely quiet, then you may not notice an appreciable difference worth spending additional money on balanced interconnects.

However, the answer to your answer about which cable or cable/adapter sounds better can only be determined by you by listening to both scenarios.
tvad
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However, the answer to your answer...
Duh, should be "the answer to your question".
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