6LF: RCA/RCA or XLR/RCA. AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE? Really?


my new to me Sony SACD/CD player xa5400ES has optional Male XLR out or Female RCA out.

6LF: RCA/RCA or XLR/RCA. AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE? Really?

INTO RCA female (McIntosh mx110z tube tuner/preamp). (neither my preamp or Cayin amp have XLR IN).

Now: 6 lf, 6 nines copper locking rca connectors.

peeled two of these component cables apart for 3 pairs of interconnects

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I am starting DOUBTFUL, but having zero XLR experience, Asking:

I understand avoiding interference for pro use/long runs ...

I don’t have any interference with the cheapest rca cables.

HOW? WHY? could XLR SOUND BETTER????

 

 

 

 

elliottbnewcombjr

Showing 1 response by russ69

Long runs and more gain. Important if you need it otherwise the extra gain can cause audible noise, so not always a plus.