Krell FPB-600 or FPB-700cx - RCA vs. XLR Input


Hi,

I am looking to buy a used FPB-600 or FPB-700cx amp. I am wondering if I should stick with the FPB-600 because I will be using RCA inputs. I know there are adapters to convert to XLR, but is that a good idea? Isn't there an impedance mismatch or signal level issue? If that is the case, I would not be able to get the FPB-700cx to unleash it's full potential? One thing I will not do is buy a preamp with balanced or CAST outputs. Thanks for any knowledge on this!
hi_power

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The Krell 600, 600c or 700cx can be used successfully with a RCA output preamplifer - some people even prefer this mode to the XLR or CAST mode. Input impedance of MCX models is 100 kohms that can match almost all known preamplifiers.
Tube preamplifiers known for having DC offset or DC leakage should be used with the internal coupling capacitors engaged.
"A one piece RCA-to-XLR adapter is available
from Krell Industries, to allow single-ended operation
using the balanced XLR inputs" - taken from the Krell MCX manual.