Just purchased a used Gold Note PH-10 phono preamp and I’m having issues with distortion in both channels when using the XLR outs. RCA outs are perfect. The previous owner said he only ever used the RCAs and was unaware of a problem with the XLR outs.
I am using the same XLR cables that were in place with my prior Parasound phono preamp, and I haven't made any changed to my amp, power source, TT interconnects or cartridge. All variables are essentially constant with exception of the new phono stage which was swapped. I've also tried another set of XLRs to eliminate the possibility of bad cables. I can’t for the life of me understand what the problem would be.
Is it possible the balanced circuit could be bad?
I am using the same XLR cables that were in place with my prior Parasound phono preamp, and I haven't made any changed to my amp, power source, TT interconnects or cartridge. All variables are essentially constant with exception of the new phono stage which was swapped. I've also tried another set of XLRs to eliminate the possibility of bad cables. I can’t for the life of me understand what the problem would be.
Is it possible the balanced circuit could be bad?