Balanced connections to my VPI turntable?

Elliott thanks , I just sent a note to Steve. And I’ll spend more time looking a Pine Tree on eBay.  Did you think there was a sonic difference in changing tonearm cables? Change to XLR Cable ?

@badbruno , I believe that the side benefit of the 6db in gain also translates to a 6db lower noise floor, now this is my belief but maybe someone can chime in with greater knowledge. FWIW, I do run two VPI tables, a HRX and a Prime w/SDS, SMF and peripheral ring and I run both through RCA connections. Enjoy the music

tooblue

I believe that the side benefit of the 6db in gain also translates to a 6db lower noise floor

It all depends how you look at it. Yes, some preamps will yield 6dB more gain. But if you don't use the added gain and keep the level the same, then you have 6dB better s/n.

Tooblue … nice setup ! Did you ever consider it? 6db is good stuff considering the small signals we are trying to extract. Ever try it ?

I’m also running their speed controller. 
whats best bang for your $$$ on these setups?

thanks Again 

yes Enjoy the music 

@badbruno , as an audiophile for over 50 years of course I have considered it but never really felt the need to spend the $ with so many other things to consider and the fact that things sound so good already with the RCAs in play. Enjoy the music