Changing Turntable to Balanced Output


So I’ve read that a balanced output (XLR) is sonically superior to unbalanced RCA cables.Is it possible to just add adapters to do this? Is it better to rewire the Tonearm? I own an Acoustic Signature Triple X which has a hard wired tonearm cable so this not an easy solution. Just wondering if anyone has done this and if it’s worth it?

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Showing 2 responses by oldhvymec

I think if you look at a tone arm circuit it is balanced, why else would it run separate grounds for left and right and a second ground. It is designed to be balanced. The question is do you want noise cancellation tech or balanced, they are two separate thing. The guy to explain the tech side is Mr. atmasphere.

Hey guys, would anything change if I connect phono pre to pre amp with balanced cables I do have that capability ?

Quite possibly. The cartridge is a balanced source to start with- if you have a balanced input on the phono section you’ve got a lot more immunity to the sound of the interconnect cable- it should sound better IOW.

Maybe he will chime in and toss us a nugget or two. :-) I don't use it on a phono but I hear you can.

Happy New Year.

It’s nice to be able to get the goods, Thanks Mr. atmasphere. I knew you would come through.

Happy New year.. 

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