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RCA to XLR adaptor for Ayre, is it worth it?

I have an Ayre V3 which has both XLR-in and RCA-in; according to Ayre, it is much prefered to operate the V3 in the balanced mode.

Currently I only have RCA-out from my source/pre and I'm using the RCA-in on the V3. Is it worth the effort to use a RCA-XLR adaptor and have the V3 switched to the balanced mode?

Currently I don't have the space and $ to switch to a balanced pre setup.
kschiu

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onemug
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You didn't say how long your RCA is. If it's real long you might get a plus with an adaptor but it would be the lesser or two evils. If it's short, you're probably better off without one but trying is believing.

One way or another, if you don't have a balanced pre, the signal will be going thru some conversion. I'd let the inside of the Ayre do it.
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