Freya+ SE and Balanced outputs to your amp

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... there is a difference between true differentially balanced and simple balanced outputs. The Schiit is not a true balanced unit and may actually sound worse than the SE ...I guess I am not absolutely certain about the Schiit but I would be very surprised if it were a true balanced preamp.

The Freya+ is balanced and uses "JFET differential amplifier compound pair with equalized-gm followers" according to the manufacturer.

Interesting. 

Bringing up an older post as I will be needing 35 foot XLR from my pre to main amp. Erik Squires: which Mogami and which ends would you recommend please?  I've always enjoyed your input and thoughts on Audiogon. Thanks, John

I used the following 25-foot XLR with the Freya+ and now the Benchmark HPA4 preamp. Love these cables between the preamp and the amp.

Benchmark Studio&Stage™ StarQuad XLR Cable for Analog Audio - Benchmark Media Systems

These get sold out quickly and eventually restocked.

Thanks for the Benchmark info.  I messaged Performance Audio for their recommendation and they came back with:

"If you want the best quality option the Mogami W2534 is the wire you are looking for, it’s a quad cable and has the best noise rejection. And I would use the Neutrik gold connectors (NC3FXX-B and NC3MXX-B). "

-John