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CDP with XLR outs?

I have now my CDP connected directly to my amp via RCA jacks and I control the volume via the CDP remote.
I thought I should upgrade my front end... and considering that my amp (Sonic Frontiers) can accept XLR balanced input - I was wondering if I should make that extra effort and seek out players that offer XLR out.
I have no experience playing with cabling so as of now I really never had the opportunity to evaluate the sonic implications of different types of interconnects.

My budget for a used CDP is up to $800 - which means that if I really want XLR out - there is maybe one or two units (Like Creek 53) - but if I hear your comments and understand that it maybe better for me to just stick with unbalanced RCA - then I can look at other units.

thanks!
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blindjim
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I think the notion of improving upon the players performance would be the reasoning I would want to move up or otherwise... not due to the interface alone.

Are any other CDPs on your short list better performancewise, or do they merely offer the XLR connection?

That's how I would proceed. Otherwise the sole gain you might acquire with this intended swap out is just that... a swap out. The XLR benefit alone wouldn't substantiate me making that move.

Wherein XLR might be a tad quieter, will it as well be a certain improovement sonically too?

plus there's the added cost for new cables too...
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