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Single Ended vs Balanced Output Gain

I run an ARC Ref 3SE phono with VAC Sig Mkll SE pre and VAC Phi 200 monos; the gain in the phono is 6 dB less in Single Ended  compared to Balanced; the pre specs show no difference in output gain Single Ended vs Balanced; the gain in the amps is 6 dB greater Single Ended compared to Balanced.  Why the difference in output gain between the two?  Is this typical on pre and amps that have both Single Ended and Balanced Outputs?

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oldhvymec
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I gotta do this.. I just gotta.. I always knew it was the best way and can remember a guy doing this 25 years ago in El Grove CA. He made tonearms and carts for radio stations. The same kind of set up was used for R2R too. It's actually better than direct head playback, though I suppose you could add the XLR to the tape head covers too, just like RCA DHP is.. Kinda last on the list these days, Vinyl first then maybe magnetic media again.

In Retirement, TIME flies fellas.. WOW.. I gotta keep up.. LOL

Regards

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