xlr vs rca


I understand it is better to used balance interconnects if possible. Is this always the case? Furthermore, if one modifies an rca cable with something like Cardas adapters at each end will it perform as well as a cable that was originally terminated with balanced connections? Thanks for any input.
jamiek

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It is not always the case. It depends on the interconnected equipment and on the electromagnetic noise in the environment.

Kal
Rauliruegas's statements confuse the issue. A completely balanced design component has some advantages over single-path designs but it is not necessary to accrue the advantages of balanced connections. Balanced connections, with their increased immunity to induced noise, require only a balanced output connected properly to a balanced input.

Kal