2. amps-preamps
  3. 1225298828

RCA to XLR adaptor for Ayre, is it worth it?

I have an Ayre V3 which has both XLR-in and RCA-in; according to Ayre, it is much prefered to operate the V3 in the balanced mode.

Currently I only have RCA-out from my source/pre and I'm using the RCA-in on the V3. Is it worth the effort to use a RCA-XLR adaptor and have the V3 switched to the balanced mode?

Currently I don't have the space and $ to switch to a balanced pre setup.
kschiu

Showing 2 responses by driver

driver's avatar
driver
750 posts
 
Using an adapter will not give you balanced operation. You need a balanced component to connect w/the V-3 (via XLR) to achieve a truly balanced mode.

Also, just because there is an XLR jack, that doesn't mean the piece is balanced. The Ayre is, so no worries there.
driver's avatar
driver
750 posts
 
Steve, you mentioned V-3xe. I was under the impression the V-3 was the only designated model number, regardless of upgrades. At least the two units I had were represented as such.

I'd be interested in knowing what constitutes the xe from the V-3.
More to discover