Brf, Since Mordante uses a RCA to RCA cable with a separate wire for earth ground, I think Ralph is saying the opposite, that Mordante CAN use his RCA cable and still effect a balanced connection to his preamp. But at the preamp, we need to know what that switch really does, to be sure one way or the other. Further, and even more important, we need to know whether the phono stage itself is a truly balanced device, internally. The presence of the XLR input jack is not proof of that. If the circuit is not balanced, then there is little to be gained by doing anything.
balanced output VPI
I just bought a RCM Prelude Sensor phono pre. This phono pre has the option for balanced input over RCA. I own a VPI scout wich means I can use a normal RCA cable. Can I just flip the dip switch on teh back of my RCM to have the benfit of balanced input or are things more complicated then that?
The interlink I use is a special RCA RCA phono cable with an extra clamps for ground signal.
The interlink I use is a special RCA RCA phono cable with an extra clamps for ground signal.