I concur with 3_easy_payments.
The AES balanced standard was made for recording studios. Its' implementation in home stereo has only become available in recent decades. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers design equipment using the balanced standard according to the standard.
One of the benefits of using XLR's with true balanced equipment is that cable design should not make a significant difference in sound quality.
You don't have to take my word. PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere) and get his take on this.
Bob
The AES balanced standard was made for recording studios. Its' implementation in home stereo has only become available in recent decades. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers design equipment using the balanced standard according to the standard.
One of the benefits of using XLR's with true balanced equipment is that cable design should not make a significant difference in sound quality.
You don't have to take my word. PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere) and get his take on this.
Bob