I am using singled-ended with my SCD-1. To me I really do
not see why I need to use XLR connections because my SCD-1
and pre-amp are on the same rack. XLR is designed for very
long cable runs, e.g., from microphone to recording console.
For usual high-end equipments I do not see the point of using XLR or fully balanced circuitry. (If your pre-amp is three blocks away, then you should definitely use XLR.)
On the other hand I am using the Transcendent Grounded Grid
pre-amp with SCD-1 and I am very happy about it. I would suggest you give GG a try, and you can even build it yourself for $500! Several months ago when I was looking for a tube pre-amp to match my system, I was thinking about
Audible Illusion Mod 3A, and ARC LS-25, but finally I choosed GG by the very obvious reason: $$. My current system consists of:
Front end: Sony SCD-1
Pre-Amp: Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid
Power Amp: McIntosh MC-275 Gordon Gow
Speakers: Quad 989
not see why I need to use XLR connections because my SCD-1
and pre-amp are on the same rack. XLR is designed for very
long cable runs, e.g., from microphone to recording console.
For usual high-end equipments I do not see the point of using XLR or fully balanced circuitry. (If your pre-amp is three blocks away, then you should definitely use XLR.)
On the other hand I am using the Transcendent Grounded Grid
pre-amp with SCD-1 and I am very happy about it. I would suggest you give GG a try, and you can even build it yourself for $500! Several months ago when I was looking for a tube pre-amp to match my system, I was thinking about
Audible Illusion Mod 3A, and ARC LS-25, but finally I choosed GG by the very obvious reason: $$. My current system consists of:
Front end: Sony SCD-1
Pre-Amp: Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid
Power Amp: McIntosh MC-275 Gordon Gow
Speakers: Quad 989