Thank you all.
The Stereophile review eludes that the RCA and XLR outputs do sound different. The XLR being quieter, harmonically richer, with the highs being sweeter. The RCA is described as more color, faster.
I compared the RCA and XLR outputs yesterday by connecting both to my preamp and switching inputs. (I do understand that XLR invert polarity). I did hear more high frequency information via the RCA.
For my experiment, I had to use different cables. TARA The One on the XLR and Discovery Essence on the RCA. I am wondering if the difference I heard was due more to the outputs or to the cables.
Rich
The Stereophile review eludes that the RCA and XLR outputs do sound different. The XLR being quieter, harmonically richer, with the highs being sweeter. The RCA is described as more color, faster.
I compared the RCA and XLR outputs yesterday by connecting both to my preamp and switching inputs. (I do understand that XLR invert polarity). I did hear more high frequency information via the RCA.
For my experiment, I had to use different cables. TARA The One on the XLR and Discovery Essence on the RCA. I am wondering if the difference I heard was due more to the outputs or to the cables.
Rich