Post by itisonlyme on Jun 19, 2022 15:16:06 GMT 12
I finally have both a DAC with XLR out and an int amp with XLR inputs.
Should I expect SQ benefits over using RCA? 
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Post by andrewp on Jun 19, 2022 16:18:28 GMT 12
It/they will sound better if you tell yourself they are going to. Don't go down the rabbit hole that is the XLR comparison train if you want to stay sane... A good tight connection is what you need..nothing more! But I'm sure they are others here and everywhere who will have another opinion which is fair enough. I'm sure there are other places that you could spend your audio allowance on that would be a far better spend.
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Post by michaelw on Jun 19, 2022 17:11:17 GMT 12
In my experience, balanced operation offers no advantages and plenty of disadvantages in domestic use.
Best answer... try it and see !
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Post by itisonlyme on Jun 19, 2022 18:08:08 GMT 12Best answer... try it and see ! Thanks 🙂 Given these opinions, im reluctant to spend the money finding out... Maybe i'll see if anyone wants to trade....
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 Post by michaelw on Jun 19, 2022 18:19:14 GMT 12Oh, thought you had the gear ? No cables ?
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Post by itisonlyme on Jun 19, 2022 18:23:17 GMT 12Im using RCA. But no XLR cables... Was considering buying some to try.
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Post by bruise on Jun 20, 2022 12:09:24 GMT 12
I was lead down the XLR path by the simple fact that my speakers are active and only have an XLR connection. Over time I have gone fully balanced from end-to-end. Naturally I consider the results to be magnificent in every way. I'm not sure what the "disadvantages" are for a domestic environment but I don't think the difference between the RCA/XLR is dramatic in most set-ups.
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Post by Citroen on Jun 20, 2022 15:57:04 GMT 12
My headamp sounds better via the balanced connection. No idea why.
Cliff
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