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.
@ghdprentice @nsp I too aim at sub 80 dB sound levels, but my ‘shots’ seem to drift up a bit. It just sounds better with a bit more oomph. Then too, I may be a bit deaf as well. A condition likely exacerbated by the very same SPLs. Good thing that I have only myself to please.
Edit: I turn it down (or up) at 90 dB; that is, if it is playing over 90 dB it is a temporary condition because I want that track to shake walls. And I want my system capable of such performance, if I ask for it. |
