Balanced connections to my VPI turntable?

I have a VPI turntable and all of my system is built around XLR balanced interconnects. VPI makes an interface boxy which offers XLR instead of RCA.

can someone help me in determining if this is a smart addition. Box cost ~ $400

Does it improve noise floor ?
thanks

badbruno12-15-2023 10:41pm

tooblue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,889 posts 12-16-2023 at 03:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is the question of a 6db reduced noise floor with the XLRs in play but I can't confirm it. Enjoy the music
tooblue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,889 posts 12-16-2023 at 07:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @badbruno , I believe that the side benefit of the 6db in gain also translates to a 6db lower noise floor, now this is my belief but maybe someone can chime in with greater knowledge. FWIW, I do run two VPI tables, a HRX and a Prime w/SDS, SMF and peripheral ring and I run both through RCA connections. Enjoy the music
tooblue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,889 posts 12-16-2023 at 09:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @badbruno , as an audiophile for over 50 years of course I have considered it but never really felt the need to spend the $ with so many other things to consider and the fact that things sound so good already with the RCAs in play. Enjoy the music
tooblue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,889 posts 12-16-2023 at 09:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @cleeds, thanks for the input on the 6db of gain/noise floor reduction.