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balanced output VPI

I just bought a RCM Prelude Sensor phono pre. This phono pre has the option for balanced input over RCA. I own a VPI scout wich means I can use a normal RCA cable. Can I just flip the dip switch on teh back of my RCM to have the benfit of balanced input or are things more complicated then that?

The interlink I use is a special RCA RCA phono cable with an extra clamps for ground signal.
mordante

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brf
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You will need to replace the existing VPI RCA terminal junction box with a VPI XLR terminal box and add a pair of XLR cables to connect to your phono stage's XLR input. I believe that the dip switch on the back of your phono stage just activates the appropriate input i.e. RCA or XLR.
brf
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Mordante, the process described by Atmasphere requires that the output end of your phono RCA cable be reterminated with a XLR output. The turntable connection does not change, but you may want to add another ground post wire to allow a separate lead to each channel's pin 1 on the L and R XLR.
brf
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I looked up your preamp and Riffer is correct, you will need to construct a special RCA to RCA cable. This is clearly explained with a explicit drawing in the manual.
brf
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Mordante, there's your problem; you are looking at the wrong manual.

You need to look at the RCM Prelude Sensor phono manual, not the VPI manual for the wiring diagram.
brf
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Dtc, in the RCM Prelude owner's manual, there are detailed pictures and instruction on how to wire a rca phono cable to take advantage of the Prelude's balanced circuit.
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