Why do most phono preamps lack XLR input even thought cartridges are naturally balanced?

Seems to me XLR input is the way to go for phono preamps. Pros and cons for XLR vs RCA phono input?

dracule107-07-2020 5:54pm

clearthinker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,582 posts 07-08-2020 at 09:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I do not see anyone above has referred to the 6dB noise floor reduction (theoretical at least) offered by running true balanced. This is particularly beneficial on phono as cartridge noise floor is not inherently low. I have run fully balanced for nearly 30 years with quite a few different pick-up and amp components. I would never go back to the dark side.
clearthinker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,582 posts 07-08-2020 at 01:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @dracule1, I'm not sure Mr van den Hul, amongst others, agrees with you. I should like to see BAT phono's explanation of a 6dB reduction in noise using RCA single-ended. There seems to be disagreement on the issue.