Buy the new balanced cables and run your system fully balanced.
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.
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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. |
Nsgarch Everything _q says is wrong. No, it's not. You're simply repeating one of the most common myths about balanced interfaces because you don't understand how they work. For those who would like to inform themselves on how balanced interfaces work, this is helpful. Answers to Common Questions About Audio Tansformers |
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