Today, I tried connecting the L2 Reference to my Pass Labs XA-60.5 amps using
the L2's single ended outputs with XLR/RCA adapters. I am still using the Pass
Labs' balanced inputs. I find the sound to be more natural this way. Less
mechanical. I don't discern any additional noise or hiss as a result. In fact, it
may be even quieter.
I did not expect this result, and I'm wondering if any other L2 Reference owners
who run the preamp balanced have tried this experiment.
Does the L2 Reference's signal pass through additional circuitry to convert it to
balanced?
Based on what I hear today, I am likely to convert my interconnects to
RCA>XLR cables thereby eliminating the adapters.
the L2's single ended outputs with XLR/RCA adapters. I am still using the Pass
Labs' balanced inputs. I find the sound to be more natural this way. Less
mechanical. I don't discern any additional noise or hiss as a result. In fact, it
may be even quieter.
I did not expect this result, and I'm wondering if any other L2 Reference owners
who run the preamp balanced have tried this experiment.
Does the L2 Reference's signal pass through additional circuitry to convert it to
balanced?
Based on what I hear today, I am likely to convert my interconnects to
RCA>XLR cables thereby eliminating the adapters.