RCA and Balanced XLR (1 Viewer)

[Vince Chan]

What should be the maximum length of a run of interconnect terminted by RCA before I should step up to XLR termination?

I have a pair of Active 40 speakers and my interconnect runs about 8 feet. Would there be an real difference between RCA and XLR at this length?

Thx

-Vince

 

[Phil A]

I prefer to use balanced connections wherever possible. Of course a quality RCA vs. a mediocre balanced may well be better. I run balanced on the front 3 channels from my preamp to amp and found a difference with good quality cables of only 30 inches. The XLR connector locks nicely into place.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Vince,

If you already have equipment with balanced connections, by all means use them. If not, it is not worth the expense of conversion for the sake of an 8-ft. cable run.

Regards,

Wayne A. Pflughaupt