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XLR or single ended cables and why?

Few audio equipments reviewers swear by their reputation if there is any that XLR connections improve quality of the sound sonically. Some stated there is none. Can someone scientifically help me to make a wise decision to choose between XLR and singled-ended cables?
andrewdoan
ratsb0dd
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Very good Serus, thanks!

steve
ratsb0dd
41 posts
 
Andrew, no, no one agrees with that statement. The designer is free to apply any amount of gain to any particuliar input, he could just as well cut the gain in the xlr input by some amount compared to the rca input.

steve
pedrillo
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I have not read the whole thread as it is a little long, so I hope I am not repeating what's been said. I recently attached balanced cables to my sim pre to sim power amp, and have to say the difference is tremendous. I plan on getting a balanced phono preamp now.
chatty1
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It depends on your component's circuit. Some are made single ended and can be used balanced...some are made balanced and can be used single ended. Find out from the manufacturer how it was designed and use it in its preferred configuration
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audphile1
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06-20-06: Chatty1
It depends on your component's circuit. Some are made single ended and can be used balanced...some are made balanced and can be used single ended. Find out from the manufacturer how it was designed and use it in its preferred configuration

true that!!!!
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