I have run a similar test from my Cd player running RCA-RCA and XLR-RCA. My Cd player has volumn control so I run the signal directly to my electrostatic speakers that each has its own built in balanced amplifier. Even though these amps are balanced, they are older and only have RCA inputs. Anyway, when I run the XLR-RCA I must turn the volumn down a bit as the signal is stronger. Try it and you might notice a differance.
CD player IC XLR--- RCA
Which one would you select for my CEC TL 51Z MKII CD player ?
Unfortunately the preamp is RCA input only, therefore with XLR I will be limited in using the XLR---->RCA cable I custom made. (based on VDH D102 MKIII Hybrid)
Not sure that is only a voltage deal. Of course higher gain should be better but maybe I am underestimating other cable matchings like Impedance or other stuff.
Can you pls comment ?
Tks
Unfortunately the preamp is RCA input only, therefore with XLR I will be limited in using the XLR---->RCA cable I custom made. (based on VDH D102 MKIII Hybrid)
Not sure that is only a voltage deal. Of course higher gain should be better but maybe I am underestimating other cable matchings like Impedance or other stuff.
Can you pls comment ?
Tks