Does XLR 4 pin provide better electrical contact than a 1/4" "locking" style plug ?

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Topic - Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will...... - TWB 07:44:23 11/01/24 (32)

Atma-Sphere Gem, Dynaco ST35, Manley - Ralph 11:03:29 12/10/24 (18)

RE: Atma-Sphere Gem, Dynaco ST35, Manley - Dawnrazor 11:07:55 12/16/24 (17)

The output is a 4-wire connection or you can use a 1/4" stereo headphone plug - Ralph 11:18:40 12/16/24 (16)

RE: The output is a 4-wire connection or you can use a 1/4" stereo headphone plug - Dawnrazor 12:48:22 12/16/24 (15)

Actually they don't - Ralph 14:05:38 12/16/24 (14)

RE: Actually they don't - Dawnrazor 15:20:26 12/16/24 (13)

In case you weren't aware - Ralph 08:57:22 12/17/24 (12)

Yep I missed the M - Dawnrazor 13:32:03 12/30/24 (11)

Balanced confusion in high end audio - Ralph 13:05:27 12/31/24 (10)

Does XLR 4 pin provide better electrical contact than a 1/4" "locking" style plug ? - peppy m. 04:39:48 01/01/25 (4)

Not really. The reason for 4-wires is better sound - Ralph 12:40:30 01/02/25 (3)

I listen through 6 wires... - peppy m. 17:34:26 01/02/25 (2)

If you're using dual stereo tip ring sleeve - Ralph 08:38:30 01/03/25 (1)

Yeah, I guess that's right... - peppy m. 12:30:03 01/03/25 (0)

RE: Balanced confusion in high end audio - Dawnrazor 14:36:00 12/31/24 (4)

Pro Audio - Ralph 12:22:12 01/02/25 (0)

RE: Balanced confusion in high end audio - MaggiesAndCats 20:22:27 12/31/24 (2)

RE: Balanced confusion in high end audio - Dawnrazor 11:51:16 01/01/25 (1)

RE: Balanced confusion in high end audio - MaggiesAndCats 13:03:50 01/01/25 (0)

Bottlehead hands down. - Mossback 19:36:06 11/26/24 (1)

RE: Bottlehead hands down. - sisterray 12:20:09 11/29/24 (0)

Run and buy this FU-19 single ended tube amp! - Jon L 18:49:51 11/25/24 (0)

Bottlehead - Bill Way 10:37:14 11/18/24 (0)

What are the ratings of your headphones? - Ralph 09:23:29 11/06/24 (1)

The most helpful replies sometimes get the least amount of attention... - peppy m. 09:47:42 11/09/24 (0)

RE: Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will...... - niws 22:02:51 11/02/24 (0)

RE: Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will...... - MaggiesAndCats 13:44:02 11/01/24 (4)

I've had several Schiit headphone amps - mlsstl 10:14:03 11/20/24 (1)

YES on Midgard - pbarach 06:21:58 11/21/24 (0)

RE: Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will...... - MaggiesAndCats 10:42:24 11/02/24 (1)

RE: Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will...... - G Squared 07:08:22 11/04/24 (0)

Just as you would have to do with loudspeakers. You have to find a synergistic combo. - peppy m. 13:09:52 11/01/24 (0)

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Does XLR 4 pin provide better electrical contact than a 1/4" "locking" style plug ? - peppy m. 04:39:48 01/01/25 (4)

Not really. The reason for 4-wires is better sound - Ralph 12:40:30 01/02/25 (3)

I listen through 6 wires... - peppy m. 17:34:26 01/02/25 (2)

If you're using dual stereo tip ring sleeve - Ralph 08:38:30 01/03/25 (1)

Yeah, I guess that's right... - peppy m. 12:30:03 01/03/25 (0)

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