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Balanced vs RCA preamps

How important is it that your Pre-amp has both balanced and RCA capabilities? I’m shopping for another pre, most likely tube, and it seems to make sense with any future component that it offers both XLR and RCA. And to further complicate the search finding both these features plus remote limits the offerings for both tube and SS particularly tube.

 

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toronto416
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When using XLR connectors be aware that Japanese audio manufacturers use a different configuration for pin for ground.  

So if using say a US made pre-amp with a Japanese amp you need to make sure they are using the same pins for ground.  Accuphase amps have a selector for this.

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