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RCA vs XLR which would say is the BEST?????

Here is the system:
1. Merlin TSM-M (right/center/left)
2. Axiom QS 8 rear channels (right/left)
3. (2) Earthquake Supernovas MKIV
4. Satori Shotgun Bi-Wire Speaker Cable (right/center/left)
5. Arcam DV 27 (no xlr connection only coax/optical/analog)
6. Bryston SP-1 Pre/Pro (coming with XLR connections)
7. Bryston 9BST amp (coming with XLR connections)

Now I need to connect the SP-1 to the 9BST so do I use RCAs or XLRs? I can do the in either .5 or 1 meter. I have enough RCAs to do the job now and I would have to buy the XLRs. I only want to do this once (right how many times have I said that in this hobby) so your advice will be welcomed. Which should it be?????
hammerfilms

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audiomax
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In your current set up, unless your interconnects are above 2m length or more, XLR will absolutely do nothing good to your system. In fact, RCA should be a good choice.

However if your system is fully balanced i.e your preamp, cd player, amp are truly balanced design then XLR would be the only choice. The bryston combo you have does provide balance output but they are not fully balanced design nor your Arcam player.
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