Along these same lines (pun intended) I run RCAs from my table to a phono preamp and balanced from the phono pre to the pre, then RCAs to the amp that does not have an XLR connection. Is there any point in running a balanced interconnect in a circuit that begins and ends with RCA? Would it make more sense to run a high quality RCA from the phono pre to the pre and use the single XLR input on the pre for my DAC that has an XLR out? Now that I've posed the question I guess I'll go to the trouble to give it a try, but I would be interested in hearing about your experiences with similar situations.
Which is best, using balanced or non-balanced connection?
I trying to determine which is the best way to connect my preamp to an external power amp.
I currently have a Parasound hint 6 driving my B&W 804 D4s which I have had for a while. This combo seems to work well as I don't listen to music very loud. While visiting stereo shop I was talking while a salesman there he suggested that while the music may sound good I may not be getting the full sound of the music with the Hint 6. Investing in an external power amp would give me a better experience. So, I decided to use my Hint 6 as my preamp and get a Parasound A21+ or a preowned JC5. I'm leaning to the JC5. However, my question is how I should connect the external amp for the best sound. Should I use the balanced or unbalanced connection?