Just received a PS Audio S300 to pair up with my Linn streamer. They are only about a foot apart. PS Audio recommends XLR cables. Will I notice any difference if I go with the XLR over good quality RCA connections?
Currently running RCA and gotta say it sounds phenomenal.
An additional advantage to balanced cables is that it avoids ground loop hum that you can get with RCA’s, especially troublesome at times when connecting your streamers to routers.
theoretically balanced cables are for long runs typically found in professional environments in order to reduce noise that could be picked up. Home audio is short runs, and a cleaner environment.
I preferred mine with XLR and the amp was not defective...I was lucky to have identical cables in house in both RCA and XLR, so no ulterior motives to choose one...difference was relatively small...
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