Balanced vs Unbalanced Digital Cables


I have the ability to go to a balanced digital from my Lumin d1 to my SMSL D400EX. Is it worth the potential expense?

brenn

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There are two types of IEC 60958 standard AES EBU non-optical cables:
Type I Balanced: 3-conductor, 110-ohm twisted pair cabling, XLR connectors, used in professional installations (AES3 standard).
Type II Unbalanced: 2-conductor, 75-ohm coaxial cable with RCA connectors, used in consumer audio.

In a home audio system, it won't make one bit (I feel a pun coming on)
of difference.

Best advice:
K.I.S., S.

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