Hi Jim,
I can't answer the questions you've presented, but I would offer two thoughts:
1)If and when you try the balanced outputs, be aware that most adapters short the inverted signal on XLR pin 3 to ground (XLR pin 1). You do NOT want to do that on an output of a component such as this, which most likely drives both of the signals in the balanced signal pair with active stages having low output impedances.
I believe that Cardas can supply XLR-female to RCA-female adapters which leave pin 3 open, as it should be when adapting such an output. Better yet, although more costly, would be to use a Jensen PI2-XR transformer and the necessary additional cables.
2)I suspect that most users of that player are connecting its balanced outputs to balanced inputs, via balanced cables, and are also using preamps or integrated amps that differ considerably in design and price point from yours. I would not expect the cable synergies that have been found by such users to have much if any relevance to your particular setup. Trying several different choices via The Cable Company is probably the best way to go under the circumstances.
Regards,
-- Al
I can't answer the questions you've presented, but I would offer two thoughts:
1)If and when you try the balanced outputs, be aware that most adapters short the inverted signal on XLR pin 3 to ground (XLR pin 1). You do NOT want to do that on an output of a component such as this, which most likely drives both of the signals in the balanced signal pair with active stages having low output impedances.
I believe that Cardas can supply XLR-female to RCA-female adapters which leave pin 3 open, as it should be when adapting such an output. Better yet, although more costly, would be to use a Jensen PI2-XR transformer and the necessary additional cables.
2)I suspect that most users of that player are connecting its balanced outputs to balanced inputs, via balanced cables, and are also using preamps or integrated amps that differ considerably in design and price point from yours. I would not expect the cable synergies that have been found by such users to have much if any relevance to your particular setup. Trying several different choices via The Cable Company is probably the best way to go under the circumstances.
Regards,
-- Al