Dave_b, I agree with you 100%. My point is simply that if you want to take advantage of what balanced line operation has to offer, you have to adhere to the balanced line standard to get it.
Not doing so is very similar to running a high performance car on the wrong octane. At that point everyone will agree that the car is not performing at its best.
Imagine IOW that there is a technology that can eliminate cable differences, such that all cables sound excellent, like the best you ever heard. That is what balanced-line operation is for. It works too, but you have to adhere to the standard.
Not doing so is very similar to running a high performance car on the wrong octane. At that point everyone will agree that the car is not performing at its best.
Imagine IOW that there is a technology that can eliminate cable differences, such that all cables sound excellent, like the best you ever heard. That is what balanced-line operation is for. It works too, but you have to adhere to the standard.