which turntable or how to convert to balanced phono setup?

Im a total noob with vinyl please bear with me,

I just purchased a b stock Teac PE 505 balanced phono preamp to replace a buggy Gold Note PH5

im looking for a turntable upgrade to run balanced with an mc cart

so aside from those tables that have xlrs outs,

is it just a matter of finding a din to xlr tone arm cable? or is there more to it?

I dont understand the differences between tables like mine that have RCA outs (technics 1200 gr2)

and those with "tone arm" cables

audiocanada06-18-2025 11:02pm

ghdprentice Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,873 posts 06-19-2025 at 01:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Most tables have RCA out only. It is unusual still to have a balanced out. I have never tried modifying a table for balanced. But I am sure some people here have done it. I'll be interested in hearing what they have to say about the sound quality as a result. If your are new to vinyl, I'm not sure this is where I would start. The key is high quality phono stage, table, arm and cartridge. This would be a side project I would try after being well into the pursuit.