Balanced connections to my VPI turntable?


I have a VPI turntable and all of my system is built around XLR balanced interconnects. VPI makes an interface boxy which offers XLR instead of RCA.

can someone help me in determining if this is a smart addition. Box cost ~ $400

Does it improve noise floor ? 
thanks 

badbruno

I have a VPI Prime turntable using RCA connection to Parradyme JC3+ preamp.

the preamp is balanced and I don’t know how the tone arm ground is configured. This foolish box to provide balanced XLR is pricey for what’s inside . But if it’s worth some db improvement, I’ll build myself 

 

If your pickup arm ground is connected to the grounding post on the JC3+, your phono cartridge floats above ground and your preamp is running balanced. (Assuming, of course, that you're using the balanced outputs of the JC3+ into a preamp balanced input.)

This is helpful Cleeds, I’ll test it with meter to see it they are connected.

The Parasound spec doesn’t provide any differentiation on using RCA or XLR ?

i believe the XLR is better for noise rejection, your thoughts ?

thanks

Yes using balanced from phono preamp thru complete balanced signal chain to the Amps

badbruno

i believe the XLR is better for noise rejection, your thoughts ?

I don't see any particular benefit to using XLRs here. You're balanced ("floating") either way. XLRs do tend to be more robust connectors.