There is no amp or signal booster in the XLR connector. If the circuit is truly balanced, it will produce twice the voltage of a single-ended equivalent. I am sure Sean or Bobbundus or another tech head can explain the reason, but it is something inherent in the + and - and ground configuration compared to the single ended with just hot and ground.
cd player with xlr outputs
please explain the term and the benefits. seems to be included on higher end units. does xlr connect to the standard rca plug in the pre-amp. in other words, does the interconnect have xlr on one end and rca on the other. does anyone have any experience with the cec cd-3300. looking for reasonably priced player to replace fully modified music hall. maybe I should have kept it. thanks and regards