Thanks for the helpful replies. Given this problem, it seems like there is no benefit to xlrs unless noise is a known problem. Maybe it's better to stick with well shielded unbalanced or semi balanced designs.
Possible group loop with balanced cables
Hi. I hope some one with more experience can offer some advice. I just replaced some single-ended cables with balanced. The balanced cables run from my DAC to preamp and from pre-amp to amp. The single ended cables still in the system are a digital coax from my CD to the DAC and from my TT into the preamp.
The balanced cables seem to have introduced a ground loop hum into the system. Is this likely? Is the fact that I have a mix of balanced and single-ended cables part of the problem? Any insights are appreciated.
The balanced cables seem to have introduced a ground loop hum into the system. Is this likely? Is the fact that I have a mix of balanced and single-ended cables part of the problem? Any insights are appreciated.
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