RCA versus XLR interconnects

For short distances (less than 3 ft) which is better, RCA or XLR for interconnects (source to preamp and preamp to amp)? I know the XLR's are balanced but it seems like that only helps with longer distances.

eylai77709-07-2023 11:02pm

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jeffrey125 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 282 posts 09-08-2023 at 12:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you have balanced equipment then XLR is the way to go. I have SPL, Gold Note PA-10 and they are balanced.
mrskeptic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 262 posts 09-08-2023 at 02:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Doesn't matter as the electrons don't know nor care what they travel upon.
inna Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,296 posts 09-08-2023 at 02:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, it might matter. It depends, yeah.
jrwaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 343 posts 09-08-2023 at 04:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OCD hi fi guy just did a video on balanced vs RCA https://youtu.be/tPBitFrmlzo?si=lBq_-oMQSXna2dGw
curiousjim Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,538 posts 09-08-2023 at 03:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @eylai777 Listen to @ghdprentice. He speaks the truth. XLR work on a higher voltage and will give you a slight increase in volume, but for a one meter IC, I doubt either of us will hear any other details. All the best.

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