Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic

Right Doug....2 -1 meter pair (phono to preamp, silver disc player to preamp) and 1- 5 1/2 meter pair from preamp to amp. Still not broken in.....interesting the 1 cable that is oldest is phono to preamp.... phono sounds WAY better than CD. All balanced XLR cables

I suspect that the equipment used is playing a role. In the case of balanced connections, if the equipment does not support AES48 (the balanced line standard) that you will hear improvements along this line. If the equipment *does* support the standard I would not expect any difference.

Just for fun though, I'll try it in my system. Our preamps have dual outputs so no need for a Y adapter at that end anyway.

@douglas_schroeder  Thanks for the follow-through with Jeff / Exogal.

Atmosphere....kindly post your findings.....I have a balanced system, am using Doug's system with no Y connectors made by AudioSensibilies, and have experienced a great improvement from regular XLR's

Atmosphere....kindly post your findings.....I have a balanced system, am using Doug's system with no Y connectors made by AudioSensibilies, and have experienced a great improvement from regular XLR's

I will. BTW I'm pretty sure the Aesthetix preamps don't support AES48, so your experience makes sense.

I wait for Ralph's results, as well.
Bob