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

Showing 1 response by tdaudio

Mordonte, contact the mfg and find out what that switch does. I used a balanced Ayre phono pre amp with both RCA and XLR inputs. The single ended / balanced switch simply grounded the inverting (or negative) signal. So leaving it in the balanced position even while using the RCA inputs gave me connection to both inputs of the phono pre diff amp inputs. Its not the ideal way to do it but electrically it was sound. There was a clear difference in the sound with the switch in balanced vs the single in favor of the balanced. You might be able to tell just by experimenting.

As was said above, having a seperate ground wire is required.

BTW I have a VPI XLR junction box that I got for my
Aries II that I never used if it would work for you should you want to go that way.

TD