@orchardaudio Most preamps can do 5Volts easily as long as the input impedance of the amp isn't an issue! My recommendation is thus to simply try it.
Okay to use RCA adapter on a fully balanced amp?
Not a XLR is better or RCA is better question BUT if I have an amp (Digital Amplifier Co) that is fully balanced and only has XLR inputs, if you use a converter and go RCA from a Preamp, are you losing out in quality?
Here is something from audioholics and their review of one of their amps -
"The MEGAschino is a true fully balanced differential amplifier from input to output. It is essentially two amps for each channel, and one amp per phase. This means it really should be used in a fully balanced system.The manufacturer supplies an XLR to RCA adapter, but these should not be used. If a balanced connection cannot be used, note that the amp cannot be driven to full power from a 2-volt single-ended output, the limit of most receivers."
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@atmasphere I agree in this scenario, the input impedance on my amps using an RCA to XLR adapter would be 22k. |
@orchardaudio that will be tricky for a lot of tube preamps. Our preamps can drive that no worries, but our preamps are balanced so its moot... |
@mulveling please note I was specifically talking about my amps, the original post is about amps from a different company and I cannot speak to those. |
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