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Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
@cleeds @ghdprentice AI, that makes sense now. @tokushi  completely ignored details in my OP, and that I had already moved forward and a/b tested same brand/model cables and posted my opinion.   
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
@tko956 thank you  
XLR cables for a reasonable price?
For me, switching from RCA to XLR from my PS to integrated amp was mind blowing.   
XLR cables for a reasonable price?
Zavfino Fusion ~$360  
Review of the Raven Audio Osprey Integrated Tube Amp and Corvus Reference Monitors
I owned an Osprey which is a really sweet sounding integrated, and my experience dealing with James and founder Dave Thompson was fantastic. We had several great conversations and it felt more like a friendship than a customer relationship, althou... 
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
I did install a same brand/model XLR interconnect a few days ago. It took about 10 seconds for me to know the XLR's were staying. The increased gain was significant, but not like increasing the cart gain, which I did not like at all. For sure th... 
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
Ultra-low capacitance but shielded RCA terminated cables, the shorter, the better - never longer than one meter. And an external chassis ground cable, as heavy as practical for minimal resistance at the ground plane. Anything else would be wastef... 
Wall treatments “Asymmetrical”?
"Just got", as in 2 weeks, 2 days, 2 hours ago? I ask because if your Sabrina’s sound really good and are only days or even a couple of weeks in, perhaps enjoy them "as is" for a while and maybe just play with positioning/toe in? Take some time ... 
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
@ghdprentice the reference was pro audio, long run mic cables etc.  
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
@ditusa the article from Ralph was interesting and answers the question I asked about the benefits of XLR in home audio. Comments about cable auditioning were also interesting. Comparing the same cable RCA vs XLR may also be interesting.  
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
GoldNote said they are AES compliant   
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
@ditusa thanks - missed the first article, will read both this afternoon.  
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
Another thought (rhetorical question)...given the benefits of XLR in pro audio over long distances, why would high-end home audio designers bother implementing XLR if there was no sonic benefit over relatively short distances?    
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
The middle diagram matches the Zavfino XLR cable so if BAT and Goldnote got it right too, I should be good. Thanks for posting.  
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
@atmasphere Thanks Ralph. I've asked Goldnote and BAT to weigh in but I'm trying out an XLR cable regardless.