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

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I'm using a Zesto Leto preamp with a mix of RCA and XLR sources .   They all sound great ,  I'm driving a pair of Quicksilver Mid Monos and my sub controller  via its RCA outputs .  The difference in volume is often perceived as sounding better but I think anyone would be hard pressed to tell the difference .  The best thing about this pre is that any type of input will be output simultaneously from the dual RCA and XLR stereo outputs.... it can drive 4 amps, or a mix of amps and subs.   Its killer.

I’ve used XLR to RCA from my tuner and it sounded great.   I used it to get FM into my Vault 2i so I could have remote volume for casual listening 

I’ve always had single ended amps and preamps.   The inclusion of XLR inputs and outputs just make it more flexible now and in the future.