What are "true" balanced connectors


Hello All,

I am considering buying an Odyssey Stratos amplifier. I noticed it is described as having XLR (bridged) inputs

My very limited knowledge of balanced circuits is telling me this is not a "true" balanced configuration...

Am I right on this?

Any help will be much appreciated

Jim
luynes

Showing 3 responses by gdnrbob

PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere).
He will set you straight. His products are truly balanced according to the specifications.

Bob
@luynes 
You wanted the right answer and I told you.
That Ralph is a designer and not an armchair EE, isn't the issue.
Now you have conflicting answers, and not the definitive one,
I guess you'll never know for sure. Good Luck
B

@luynes
You don’t have a clue as to what the ’balanced’ spec is.  This is evident in your original post.
I just pointed you to a person who has experience with Balanced Topology. 
That you find that unacceptable is your problem.
And, if you wanted to know if the amp was truly balanced, why not contact the manufacturer directly, instead of soliciting guesses from those that don't even own the unit?
B