Balanced vs Unbalanced Digital Cables


I have the ability to go to a balanced digital from my Lumin d1 to my SMSL D400EX. Is it worth the potential expense?

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I’m running XLR’s from my DAC to my preamp and from my preamp to my amps. Both made a difference in the sound. I have been using AQ Colorado XLR’s for years between the DAC and the preamp and I am currently testing some Clarus Crimson XLR’s.  There a difference, but so far, it’s small and I am able to keep them a couple more weeks, so I’ll decide then.

In most cases there is little, if any difference, between the cost of a single ended or balanced digital cable.

My personal preference are balanced digital cables or bnc terminated single ended.

Try some digital cables from the cable company.

I think you’re being snarky here.

Obviously meaning XLR or AES/EBU 110ohm digital cable.

Many people call XLR cables balanced, may not be accurate but there yah go.