Freya+ SE and Balanced outputs to your amp


If you have a Freya+ have you run SE output cables to your amp and then tried Balanced output cables to your amp? Did it affect the sound, and if so how? I am currently running 10 ft. SE outs, and am considering trying Balanced cables, and they would also be 10 ft. Your input is welcome!

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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.

 

Well 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 outs depending upon the design. I guess I am not absolutely certain about the Schiit but I would be very surprised if it were a true balanced preamp.

 

Worlds best with Mogami.  not sure you will hear much of a difference unless you suffer from noise pickup