And, if you get a higher end set of XLR cables you will notice another uptick in performance resolution etc. I run a fully balanced system, Ref 9 CD->LS10-> D240 it’s fabulous musical and an endgame set.
See my set up here.
Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers
I am considering purchasing used audio research reference amplifiers either 150se or 75 SE. My question is this
As these amplifiers are fully balanced and don't have an RCA input, can I use RCA interconnects with a conversion plug from RCA to balanced at the amplifier input and will it work in my system?
I don't have any balanced interconnects and don't want to go through the extra expense. Only one of my three preamplifiers has an XLR output and there's nothing indicating the preamplifier is fully balanced.
I find this balanced/ unbalanced criteria confusing.