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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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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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infection
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I was just stating that they have XLR connections as I'm unsure if they're balanced...
yping
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There is no real benefit unless you require 10m long ICs or your components do not have RCA sockets, IMO...

... and the XLR ICs are usually much more expensive!
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bo1972
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When the tool is really build ballanced inside there is a easily difference to be heard.

Audioquest uses the same prices for xlr and rca!
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