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Anybody use a single ended component with one that is balanced?

I currently have a single ended pass xa25 amp which is excellent but am looking to upgrade to an arc balanced pre. I was told arc works best balanced but I will have to use the rcas.

Anybody been in a situation like this? Will I really be compromising the sound of the arc using it in single ended mode? I know there are people who prefer single ended.

 

roxy1927
roxy1927 OP
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@avanti1960

So you’re saying a female balanced adapter on the arc pre from the pass rca could work out better than se to se?

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oddiofyl
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I’ve always had single ended amps and preamps.   The inclusion of XLR inputs and outputs just make it more flexible now and in the future.   

bmontani
193 posts
 

I have a single ended phone pre and use it with my Pass XP32.  Using the balanced output from the pass into my power amp.  

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oddiofyl
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I’ve used XLR to RCA from my tuner and it sounded great.   I used it to get FM into my Vault 2i so I could have remote volume for casual listening 

avanti1960
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@roxy1927 

I am saying there is a possibility that it will sound better using the adapter to use the balanced outs.  Definitely worth a try.  

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