Anybody use a single ended component with one that is balanced?


I currently have a single ended pass xa25 amp which is excellent but am looking to upgrade to an arc balanced pre. I was told arc works best balanced but I will have to use the rcas.

Anybody been in a situation like this? Will I really be compromising the sound of the arc using it in single ended mode? I know there are people who prefer single ended.

 

roxy1927

Showing 1 response by charles1dad

@ghdprentice 

I am sure different companies components might act differently… it is all in the implementation of what ever is converted.

Yep, as always seems to be the case regarding audio performance, implementation rules! Common mode noise rejection is an advantage for a balanced signal path. Yet a very strong case is made for the simplicity and fewer  parts approach of well designed single ended components. Some are capable of exquisite sound quality.

In my opinion you have to judge on an individual component/ audio system basis.

Charles