An RCA to XLR adaptor will not convert the audio signal from single-ended to balanced. The adaptor simply allows you to mate different types of connectors. There are real sonic advantages to fully balanced equipment. For interconnects, a balanced cable will have better RFI/EM rejection and balanced amplifier circuits typically have lower distortion than comparable single-ended designs. If you have such equipment, then by all means used balanced interconnects.
Mix of RCA Balanced Cables. Is it ok?
I have been advised against using RCA and Balanced cables both in the same system. I was told that unless you have balanced cables all round, you are wasting your money. How true is this?
Does anyone know if RCA to Balance converters actually work? I think there are 2 types, one is the little plug kind and the other is a chassis kind. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Does anyone know if RCA to Balance converters actually work? I think there are 2 types, one is the little plug kind and the other is a chassis kind. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.