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ARC LS 5

Hello, this is my first post.
i'd like to know if it's possible to connect ad unbalanced source to a fully balanced pre (ARC LS5) via RCA - XLR adapters?
and what about connecting this (fully balanced) pre with an unbalanced power amp?
I was looking for a ARC LS2, but maybe i'd manage to find a LS5 at a bargrain price

thank you vincenzo
enz65
chuck
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Vincenzo,

It should be no problem. You will need XLR to RCA adaptors. Most Electronic parts wharehouses carry them. Try this link and scroll down.

http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalog/connectors.html
enz65 OP
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Hi Chuck thank you for your replay.
I asked to the seller too: he told me, but he wasn't sure, that there wuoldn't be any problems in conecting an unbalanced output to a balanced input, but the contrary (unbalanced input to balanced output) would be bad.
vincenzo
enz65 OP
3 posts
 
hello, the pre i'm going to buy is a Mk1.
As i'd use it with unbalanced Cd player and unbalanced power amp, do you think it's worth to take it, or it would be better to go for something different i.e. ARC LS 15-16, that costs less too?
thank you
vincenzo
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