S Sopra Member Joined Jan 3, 2021 Messages 99 Points 18 Location India Aug 28, 2024 #1 i have a HD30..connected using RCA..want to change to a XLR- does it make that much of a difference?
AP@1992 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 6, 2023 Messages 229 Points 63 Location Mumbai Aug 29, 2024 #2 Sopra said: i have a HD30..connected using RCA..want to change to a XLR- does it make that much of a difference? Click to expand... in the following cases, you "may" see some benefits, gravity of which will depend on your system, choice of songs and for course your ears: a) if the device is inherently balanced b) if you use for longer runs c) if the DAC is surrounded by many equipment and your wires arent neatly arranged
Sopra said: i have a HD30..connected using RCA..want to change to a XLR- does it make that much of a difference? Click to expand... in the following cases, you "may" see some benefits, gravity of which will depend on your system, choice of songs and for course your ears: a) if the device is inherently balanced b) if you use for longer runs c) if the DAC is surrounded by many equipment and your wires arent neatly arranged
S Sopra Member Joined Jan 3, 2021 Messages 99 Points 18 Location India Aug 29, 2024 #3 thank you. My understanding was that XLR cables are able to deal with noise better than RCA but I guess this would only apply like you said if there are wires around and perhaps some interference.
thank you. My understanding was that XLR cables are able to deal with noise better than RCA but I guess this would only apply like you said if there are wires around and perhaps some interference.