Using both balanced and single ended outputs at the same time?


I have a Classe 30 line stage preamp and a 70 amp. I am currently using the RCA outputs with a splitter to allow me to run stereo subs also. I would like to use both outputs from the preamp using balance cables to the amp and RCAs to the subs.

Is this possible? Thanks.

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Showing 1 response by elliottbnewcombjr

I’ve done that successfully out of a Sony SACD player with both XLR and RCA, and a DBX Equalizer, just to compare the sound. I never experienced a quality improvement, i.e. never had any noise to eliminate, never heard ’better’, but I did find a slight volume increase using the XLR out.

There are subtle differences of ’true balanced’ outputs as per _____ spec, and ’balanced type’ ... too much detail for me to try and remember, just know that all XLR are not equal.

I like that my XLR connectors are the locking type, not easily dislodged/disturbed, whereas RCA connectors can be inadvertently troublesome.

Splitters, I've used them several times over many years, never had a problem, but always felt it was unauthorized.