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volume level and xlr

I have a Simaudio I-7 integrated and a Supernova cd player. When I use xlr interconnects as opposed to rca's the sound level is lower for a given setting on the volume control. Before the Supernova I used an Audio Aero Prima cd player with xlr's and experienced the same condition. The xlr cable was the same in each set up. They were new Signal Cable Silver Resolution cables. I used them for at least 60 hours of listening before a final assessment of the situation. I have since gone to Signal Cable Silver Resolution rca interconnects. I like Signal cables. I use them for all my cabling; a good cable at a reasonable price, and Frank is great to deal with.
Two questions-
1. Is this a normal thing or might I have a problem somewhere?
2. Is there that much to gain from xlr's as opposed to rca's?
valinar
valinar OP
471 posts
 
Almarg,
You were right. I went into the software setup and reconfigured the volume offset setting. Thanks!
trebejo
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Aptquark, you know what happens to those that violate the prime directive by mentioning Planet 0. There should be a shuttle on its way now.

Me, I'll just mention that I am having a hard time distinguishing between the xlr and rca outputs of my dacmagic. There must be a difference, I'm sure, but I don't want to get teleported away like some people...
aptquark
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Trebejo,

"The ballerina has no slippers" repeat..."The ballerina has no slippers"....... (The revolution has begun!)
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dave_b
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From Supreme Commander of Planet O:

"The entire contents of the audio sphere known as high end audio will be removed from it's indigenous locality and transported to our home world, Planet 0, for extended examination and rectification."

"Copy the ballerina's soles are missing and will commence with the revolution at 33 1/3 speed."

Quantifiably Yours,
The All Knowing Supreme Determiner of Audio Malfeasance
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