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Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers

I am considering purchasing used audio research reference amplifiers either 150se or 75 SE. My question is this

As these amplifiers are fully balanced and don't have an RCA input, can I use RCA interconnects with a conversion plug from RCA to balanced at the amplifier input and will it work in my system?

I don't have any balanced interconnects and don't want to go through the extra expense. Only one of my three preamplifiers has an XLR output and there's nothing indicating the preamplifier is fully balanced.

I find this balanced/ unbalanced criteria confusing.

 

nsp
nsp OP
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marco1

Agreed.Have to watch those high SPL'S as we are getting older.

runwell
281 posts
 

I have same experience, never use the special care or transformer , doesn't matter it is powered or non power transformer,they won't bring the same quality sound.

The only choice is that you bring the same xlr,or same RCA with both pre and power amplifier.

@atmasphere is right!

bigkidz
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@nsp

I received your message regarding your counterpoint SA-5000 volume issue - yes that can be changed

 

I am blocked from responding directly so you can message rx8man and he maybe able to provide information

 

Peter

bigkidz
3,404 posts
 

@nsp

search vujadeaudio

Lets see if this works

Peter

nsp OP
654 posts
 

Peter

Thanks .Blocked  That's weird!  I will contact him and check out the website!

Nick

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