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Do I even need XLRs for cabling that will run 1.5m or less between components? If "yes", is using XLR cables important end-to-end? If "no", is it more important to have a balanced connection FROM my source, or TO my speakers? Here's why I am asking...I am interested three different TTs, the Pro-Ject X1 B and the Pro S, and the Technics SL1500 with a built-in phono stage (but only for the purpose of XLR from Pre-Amp to speakers). The TTs are interchangeable, except for options #2 and #4 that take advantage of the X1 B's balanced outputs.
I *think* #4 is the best set-up, with tons of scalability if I move the system out of my ~6m sq office...but obviously the most expensive, and there's 5 different pieces of equipment. Option #1 is the easiest to swallow, and considering I am running with less than 1.5m of cabling between any of the components...maybe XLR doesn't matter?
I was also toying with the idea of a miniDSP SHD...but that blows up my budget just for the sake of having XLR inputs and outputs. Damnit WiiM. Why couldn't you make the Ultra with XLR.
I have a PS4 and a Samsung TV that will be in very close proximity, but they would never be used simultaneously with the audio system (except for HDMI eARC, or SPDIF so I can use the speakers for audio).
I *think* #4 is the best set-up, with tons of scalability if I move the system out of my ~6m sq office...but obviously the most expensive, and there's 5 different pieces of equipment. Option #1 is the easiest to swallow, and considering I am running with less than 1.5m of cabling between any of the components...maybe XLR doesn't matter?
I was also toying with the idea of a miniDSP SHD...but that blows up my budget just for the sake of having XLR inputs and outputs. Damnit WiiM. Why couldn't you make the Ultra with XLR.
I have a PS4 and a Samsung TV that will be in very close proximity, but they would never be used simultaneously with the audio system (except for HDMI eARC, or SPDIF so I can use the speakers for audio).
COMPONENT | #1 (all RCA) | #2 (XLR TT to Phono) | #3 (XLR Pre-Amp to Speakers) | #4 (all XLR) |
Turntable | Pro-Ject Debut Pro S | Pro-Ject X1 B | Technics SL1500C | Pro-Ject X1 B |
Phono Stage | Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B | Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B | ||
Streamer | WiiM Pro Plus | WiiM Pro Plus | ||
Amp/Pre-Amp | WiiM Ultra | WiiM Ultra | Topping A70 Pro | Topping A70 Pro |
Speakers | Kali Audio IN-5 | Kali Audio IN-5 | Kali Audio IN-5 | Kali Audio IN-5 |
$$$ | ~2,000EUR | ~2,440EUR | ~2,333EUR | ~2,800EUR |
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