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RCA to XLR adapter vs buy a balanced cable

Hi, I have a phono stage with XLR or RCA output. Till now I was connecting it by RCA IC. Having changed the preamplifier to a balanced one I have now two options:
1) buy good RCA to XLR adaptor (Cardas?) to enter in the preamp (please note my power amp is unbalanced, so output from pre will be by RCA
2) Using same amount of money (approx 160 Eur) for a full balanced cable(In this way, phono stage output will be balanced and pre input too)

It might sound a stupid question, but I have limited budget for my toys and need to maximazi benefits
Thanxs if you would give attention to this
Cheers
Daniel
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ad010685 OP
102 posts
 
Thanxs but still what you advise? I have phono preamp out XLR or RCA choice . Line stage is no choice input only balanced, while output can be RCA optional to XLR.
Shall I get a balanced interconnect between phono and line stage, or just use a normal high quality RCA with adapters?
ad010685 OP
102 posts
 
Incidentally the phono stage in my case is the Pass Xono, was the same than yours, Zavato?
Thanxs
ad010685 OP
102 posts
 
Thanxs to all
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