XLR vs. RCA


For a 6.5 meter run between a preamp and amp (no derogatory comments.. its what I'm stuck with), would XLR connectors be of benefit?
tciborow

Showing 3 responses by detlof

TCiborow, the posts above are dead on. One thing strikes me though: Do you speak of running balanced or just using XLR connectors on your cables, which are used in a single ended fashon. If that would be the case, you would of course not have the benefit of reduced noise, if that (vide Albert's post) should be a problem at all. However, I find the Neutrix XLR's generally much better than the RCA plugs. Though difficult to clean, they give a fetter fit and cannot be unplugged incidentally. Some people maintain, that they also sound better with sweeter highs and less harshness. I'v never heard that myself, but then I did not specifically try. Curious about other opinions.....Regards,
Hello Frap, thank you for your kind words, as well as for you important input! If I am not mistaken, next to the Studer, you had the same problem with the early Spectral 200 class a, as well as some other high end amps, which offered XLR inputs for "studio use".