RE: Balanced or single-ended interconnects?

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In Reply to: Balanced or single-ended interconnects? posted by Mike K on June 11, 2023 at 11:51:52:

I've compared both on several systems with identical cables. Which I prefer depends on the rest of the system. Since all of my ICs are 1 meter or less, noise rejection isn't a major factor. Differences? Besides the obvious volume change, the balanced may be a smidgen cleaner, but the major difference is that balanced gives a much wider but much shallower soundstage. This is noticeable, but not an earth shattering difference. That said, a good single ended cable is better than a mediocre balanced cable.
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Topic - Balanced or single-ended interconnects? - Mike K 11:51:52 06/11/23 (4)

RE: Balanced or single-ended interconnects? - Reindane 07:37:12 06/19/23 (0)

RE: Balanced or single-ended interconnects? - ABliss 06:51:46 06/17/23 (0)

RE: Balanced or single-ended interconnects? - Jack G 04:22:41 06/12/23 (0)

Didn't make any difference in my home systems - Jon L 14:42:32 06/11/23 (0)

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RE: Balanced or single-ended interconnects? - Jack G 04:22:41 06/12/23 (0)

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