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EniGmA1987
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Aug 11, 2017
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AhmadHusainiNot a balanced output, just a 4 pin XLR. The amp is entirely singled ended from in to out. The 4-pin XLR is just the format of a connector, it just happens to usually be used in balanced amp outputs. Other common uses for the connector are DMX lighting.
Elsid
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Aug 12, 2017
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EniGmA1987I dunno, surely there must be some benefit. Need to open er up Scotty.
Elsid
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Aug 12, 2017
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spwathWell, that seems senseless, since you can plug anything into your phones. Most have trs. Larger trs would be better if there is absolutely no benefit. This guy has his doctorate in physics. ( don't quite remeber what. Thats why I dont have a doctorate in rocket surgery.)Anyho, hmmm! Maybe an MD decision. I think sheilding and ground isolation can be better in xlr. I guess I need to study(again) the benifits of xlr. My mics and interface all use 3 pin. I dunno. Just writing outloud. Thanks
MusicIsGreat
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Aug 12, 2017
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ElsidBalance connections have their roots in pro shops and specifically in pro audio studio recording. The main advantage is its resilience to interference in between equipment connections especially in cases of pro audio where they wire their equipment with long wiring around the studio , their console equipment, speakers and microphones. I use balanced whenever I can and specially for wiring my monitors to my amps. I also isolate my entire audio equipment with a large toroidal transformer that keeps my main audio circuit running outside of the primary loop. All those precautions allow my electronics to be in a low interference and loop free environment for better sound playback.
In the case above, they just provide the convenience of plugging your balanced headphones into a single ended circuit so you won't need an XLR to SE adaptor or short of having to switch your balanced cable for an SE cable if your headphones have detachable wiring.
At least with someone of Alex's stature you know that he has the appropriate formation in science not to give you the bullshit you see in so many fake builders out there with voodoo engineering and unbelievable snake oil implementations. Science is as good as nature permits, no more.
In the case above, they just provide the convenience of plugging your balanced headphones into a single ended circuit so you won't need an XLR to SE adaptor or short of having to switch your balanced cable for an SE cable if your headphones have detachable wiring.
At least with someone of Alex's stature you know that he has the appropriate formation in science not to give you the bullshit you see in so many fake builders out there with voodoo engineering and unbelievable snake oil implementations. Science is as good as nature permits, no more.
Elsid
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Aug 12, 2017
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MusicIsGreatThanks, I dont have any noise issues, however, most headphones are still trs unless you want to balance. I think this was a strange decision. Still might want one.
MusicIsGreat
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Aug 12, 2017
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ElsidIt should not be any problems for you, you have the 1/4 inch TRS if you have the 3.5 mm then you'll need a female 3.5 mm trs to 1/4 inch male trs adaptor or cable, pretty common things these days as most headphone manufacturers include that adaptor. I tend to be frugal with electronics including top designers but when a bargain comes along, it's hard to pass.
Elsid
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Aug 12, 2017
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MusicIsGreatOh, thats not it. I'm just a little perplexed. You know, things that make you go hmmm. I don't know much about his expensive amps, so I'll have to read up. Still, kinda exciting, if its as good as some say " it might be". I'm not crazy about buying blind. We'll see. Have a good one and thanks. I'm going out to see a band.
CEE_TEE
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Aug 13, 2017
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MusicIsGreatApologies! We somehow accidentally had 1/4" (3.5mm) as the output. Well it is 1/4" (6.3mm). Another member let me know and we have corrected that! No adapter needed if you have 1/4" TRS or 4-pin XLR.
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