classe, bryston fully balanced?


are classe and bryston amps fully balanced with xlr?
samuellaudio
Some of the Classe's are balanced, including the CAM 350 and 400 along with the Omega series. Monoblocks are more likely to be differential because they're often adapted from stereo versions. The Plinius SA series can be bridged to a differential monoblock (about 4X the power) with a turn of a knob and a couple hook-up changes.

Bryston refers to a balanced output for the monoblock 7B's and since a 14B is claimed to be dual 7B's in one chasis, we might assume that as well. I have not read any claims to a fully differential design which seems a bit odd for a product with such pro/commercial usage. The input impedance is quite different for the XLR inputs but that isn't any kind of proof and it's certainly not the 600 ohm "pro standard".
Fully balanced operation is superior. Well built gear will be trouble free for years. I suspect Ryder is stretching his grey matter a bit. Listen and learn, then buy.
it is my understanding that the big brute 28B-SST monoblock from Bryston is the only truly balanced amp in their stable. My 14B-SST is reportedly not "truly" balanced but I'm happy.
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You can pretend to understand something that even engineers aren't quite sure how it works or you can listen and learn from a practical standpoint. Reviews, white papers and audio design philosophy are at best, snap shots into the realm of audiophilia! I once trusted what I read...boy was that expensive!!