Balanced or Unbalanced connection

scottdawg
scottdawg Posts: 166
edited June 2003 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Is there a benefit to either one of these types of innerconnection. I will be getting some new (used) gear soon that accepts either and would like to know.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited June 2003
    Balanced is always the better way to go.It's better shielded due to it's design.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
    Dan,
    S/N ratio is like 5 db higher for balanced... yes?
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited June 2003
    For me, it has always depended on the gear I was using.

    Balanced cables made a noticeable difference between my preamp and power amp. Balanced cables actually gave a slightly less detailed sound when used between my CD player and preamp.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
    That's interesting raife... I would have thought the the difference would be even more noticable with lower voltage source signals.

    What RCA's did you find superior? What balanced IC's are you running?
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited June 2003
    Both the RCA and balanced cables are Monster Z200i.
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