I own and use the Krell 400xi in one of my three major systems. I have done quite a bit of testing the RCA inputs VS. the Balanced inputs using my transport & Dac; and TT; using the same brand interconnects (RCA vs. Balanced). As you already mentioned there is an obvious increase in db however I have used my sound level meter to assure I'm listing to the same music at the same level. My conclusion is I cannot hear any improvement in dynamics using 1/M or 1.5/M interconnects. I would imagine if we were talking really long runs the Balanced would be an improvement.
Krell 400xi: Balanced vs. Unbalanced
Question to any owners of the Krell 400xi, have you ever compared standard RCA vs. Balanced, and if so we're they matched? I suspect many owner's hear an increase in db and assume it's an improvement in dynamics. Aside from the gain increase using balanced were their any other obvious improvements?
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