Is this considered a "balanced" cable?


I have a Rotel 1056 processor and a Rotel 1080 amp. The 1056 has only rca outputs but the 1080 has both rca and xlr balanced inputs. If I use a rca cable with an xlr adapter going into the amp is it considered balanced? Or do I get the same results just staying with the standard rca unbalanced inputs/outputs.

If xlr/rca adapters are the answer I would appreciate any sources. Thanks
tigermark89

Showing 1 response by swampwalker

If you use the adapter, you are not running "balanced and you will likely get the same effect as running RCAs (although the adapter may introduce some alteration to the sound).