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What is the benefit of balanced xlr cables

I just bought a marantz av7005 that has balanced outputs for xlr cables and I have a b&k st 125.7 s2 to hook it to also have a older Cambridge audio cd6 that has balanced connections on it.what are my befits to switching to these cables over my rca stuff.What is a good brand without breaking the bank,I've used blue jean cable,kimber kable,and synergestic THX
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infection
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@zd542 - they have XLR connections.

@Thirsty93 - check out this-

http://hub.audiogon.com/blog/2014/02/19/debate-this-xlr-or-rca/
melbguy1
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I could type up a long winded response, but i'd recommend jumping onto this webpage which includes illustrations. The information was posted by a high end audio engineer with 25+yrs experience & is easy to read. Re: cable recommendations, I can't help you there as I play at a different level. Though i'm sure other members will chime in. Hope that helps. Cheers.
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stringreen
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.... because a component has XLR connections is no guarantee of balanced operation.
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bo1972
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If an amp/pre amp and source is build balanced inside you will hear a clear difference between xlr and cinch.

I compared them both with many different amps and sources.

In most cases you hear a better dynamic, sharper focus en a little more air. It sounds more precise.
zd542
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"11-23-14: Infection
@zd542 - they have XLR connections. "

Components and cables can have xlr connections, but that doesn't mean they're balanced.
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