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ARC XLR pin s question

I have an ARC CD 3 Mk2 and was wondering what pins in a Balanced IC conform to which? I've been considering ordering a new Balanced set and would like to make sure the wiring would be proper matching as I'm using a Classe integreated amp with it. Classe's pins are wired as follows;
Pin 1- Ground
Pin 2- Positive (non inverted)
Pin 3- Negitive (inverted)
I wouldn't want to order new cables and have them wired mismatched or out of phase. ARC is closed I was wondering if anyone could help with this.
Are all Balanced inputs/outputs for all manufactures wired to the same wiring placement standards?
Thanks for helping in advance.
rsjm80

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rsjm80 OP
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Mofi, Gotta call ARC on Monday just to confirm this if I get time. Also have you been able to make a comparision between the benefits (or rather the differences) of Balanced vs SE in your listening? The reason I ask this is when I had Proceed Transport/Dac combo and used a SE between it sounded fantastic! Then I changed the existing cable I had been using to a Balanced AES/EBU and I lost some of the inner resolution and detail I had and it made me wonder if it could have been due to pin wiring and has made me a bit shy of the extra expense of Balanced cables by comparision so I've stuck with SE. Also cable length I'm looking at is 1 mtr. Thanks
rsjm80 OP
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Dgarretson & Eee3, Thanks very much for your helpful information, it looks like the pin placements are industry standard. Eee3 Thank you, that's what I've been trying to find out and that which was suggested by ARC as well! OK looks like when I get get some blood from the stone it's gonna be following the Blanaced route to the yellow brick road.
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