I have high Z, XLR Transparent audio XLR interconnect from MSB Analog DAC to Pass Labs amplifier.
The Analog DAC is not a true Balanced DAC but still has XLR output .MSB states that RCA interconnect is better for this DAC
Pass Labs amp is true balanced.
I have tried the RCA version of Transparent ref with mm2 tech calibrated LOW Z . Comparing to XLR version but HIGH Z (mine) I find the following:
midrange , midbass and bass has more weight , but low low low bass weaker with RCA.
air between instruments not as good with RCA.
Comments are welcome
the RCA is calibrated for LOW Z and XLR for high Z.
MSB output impedance is 100 ohms on balanced and 53 on single ended .
If I recalibrate my XLR to low z will it be better?
Should I swop my high Z XLR for low Z RCA? I could bit I do not want to lose out on the low bass .
The Analog DAC is not a true Balanced DAC but still has XLR output .MSB states that RCA interconnect is better for this DAC
Pass Labs amp is true balanced.
I have tried the RCA version of Transparent ref with mm2 tech calibrated LOW Z . Comparing to XLR version but HIGH Z (mine) I find the following:
midrange , midbass and bass has more weight , but low low low bass weaker with RCA.
air between instruments not as good with RCA.
Comments are welcome
the RCA is calibrated for LOW Z and XLR for high Z.
MSB output impedance is 100 ohms on balanced and 53 on single ended .
If I recalibrate my XLR to low z will it be better?
Should I swop my high Z XLR for low Z RCA? I could bit I do not want to lose out on the low bass .
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